4. Applications of Derivatives

If $f\left(x\right)=x^3-8x+6$, find the differential $dy$ when x = 2 and $dx = 0.2$.

If $f\left(x\right)=\sqrt{x+2}$, find the differential $dy$ when $x=2$ and $dx=0.01$.

Lapse rates in the atmosphere Refer to Example 2. Concurrent measurements indicate that at an elevation of 6.1 km, the temperature is -10.3° C and at an elevation of 3.2km , the temperature is 8.0°C . Based on the Mean Value Theorem, can you conclude that the lapse rate exceeds the threshold value of 7°C/ km at some intermediate elevation? Explain.

11–18. Rolle’s Theorem Determine whether Rolle’s Theorem applies to the following functions on the given interval. If so, find the point(s) guaranteed to exist by Rolle’s Theorem.

ƒ(x) = x (x - 1)² ; [0, 1]

11–18. Rolle’s Theorem Determine whether Rolle’s Theorem applies to the following functions on the given interval. If so, find the point(s) guaranteed to exist by Rolle’s Theorem.

ƒ(x) = sin 2x; [0, π/2]

11–18. Rolle’s Theorem Determine whether Rolle’s Theorem applies to the following functions on the given interval. If so, find the point(s) guaranteed to exist by Rolle’s Theorem.

ƒ(x) = 1 - | x | ; [-1, 1]

Use a linear approximation (or differentials) to estimate the value of $e^{0.01}$. Which of the following is the best estimate?

Use a linear approximation (or differentials) to estimate the value of ${1.999}^3$.