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Eastern Hemlock Ring shake, which is the separation of the wood between growth rings, is a serious problem in hemlock trees. Researchers have developed the following function that estimates the probability
where
a. Estimate the probability that a
b. Estimate the probability that a
c. Develop a statement about what can be said about the influence have on the probability of ring shake.
d. Using the total differential, estimate the probability if the actual age of the tree was
e. Comment on the practicality of using differentials in part
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