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Trigonometric Functions Applications

Circadian Rhythms

Problem 1- Find the body temperature at midnight.

What is this species' body temperature at noon?

Recall that

 

A.

 

T = 36.80 °C

B.

 

T = 36.15 °C

C.

 

T = 36.79 °C

D.

 

T = 37.45 °C
E. None of the above

Problem 2 -Find the approximate body temperature at a given time.

 

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