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What does the average rate of change of a smooth function represent? (K:1)

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A.a. The integral of the function
B.b. The second derivative
C.c. The slope of the tangent line at a point
D.d. The change in the function value over an interval
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Consider the concept in question: the average rate of change of a smooth function. Option a: The integral of the function. This describes accumulation or total quantity over an interval, not an average rate of change. Int......Login to view full explanation

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