In a matrix of cells, the cell traction force per unit mass is given by T ( n ) = an / 1+ bn 2 ,  where n is the number of cells, a is the measure of the traction force generated by a cell, and b measures how force is reduced due to neighboring cells. Find and interpret T ' ( n ) .

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In a matrix of cells, the cell traction force per unit mass is given by

T ( n ) = an / 1+ bn 

where n is the number of cells, a is the measure of the traction force generated by a cell, and b measures how force is reduced due to neighboring cells. Find and interpret T ' ( n ) . 

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