6. The function F(t) below represents the temperature outside of a house during a twenty-four hour period of time, where F(t) is measured in degrees Fahrenheit, t is measured in hours and t = 0 corresponds with 12 A.M. F(t) = 80 - 10 cosleft(frac{pi}{12}t ight), for 0 le t le 24 a. What is the value of F'(10)? Interpret this value in the context of the problem, using correct units. b. Is there guaranteed to exist a value c on the interval 0 le t le 24 such that F'(t) = 0? Justify your answer. If such a value exists, find that value. Either show algebraically or explain graphically how you found the value of c.
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