4. (6 points) The following table gives the atmospheric pressure P = f(h), in mmHg, at...

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4. (6 points) The following table gives the atmospheric pressure P = f(h), in mmHg, at an elevation of h km above the earth's surface. a) Calculate the successive average rates of change for f. b) Do you expect f to be concave up or concave down? Why? c) Can f be a quadratic function? Why or why not? Explain. h (km) 0 P (mmHg) 802 2 4 619 476 6 398 4. (6 points) The following table gives the atmospheric pressure P = f(h), in mmHg, at an elevation of h km above the earth's surface. a) Calculate the successive average rates of change for f. b) Do you expect f to be concave up or concave down? Why? c) Can f be a quadratic function? Why or why not? Explain. h (km) 0 P (mmHg) 802 2 4 619 476 6 398

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