Question: Explain, in terms of linear approximations or differentials, why the approximation is reasonable. (a) sec 0.08 1 (b) In 1.05 0.05

Explain, in terms of linear approximations or differentials, why the approximation is reasonable.
(a) sec 0.08 ≈ 1
(b) In 1.05 ≈ 0.05

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