The wind speed W in meters per second at a distanc x kilometers from the center of a hurricane is given by the function W = h(x). Which of the following best explains the statement h'(12) < 0?

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The wind speed W in meters per second at a distance
x kilometers from the center of a hurricane is given by
the function W.
= h(x). Which of the following best
explains the statement h'(12) < 0?
Select one:
The wind speed is constant between 12 and 12.1 km from the storm's center.
The wind speed is stronger at 11.9 seconds than at 11 seconds
The wind speed is likely stronger 12.1 km from the storm's center than at 12
km from the storm's center.
The wind speed is likely stronger 11.9 km from the storm's center than 12 km
from the storm's center.
Transcribed Image Text:The wind speed W in meters per second at a distance x kilometers from the center of a hurricane is given by the function W. = h(x). Which of the following best explains the statement h'(12) < 0? Select one: The wind speed is constant between 12 and 12.1 km from the storm's center. The wind speed is stronger at 11.9 seconds than at 11 seconds The wind speed is likely stronger 12.1 km from the storm's center than at 12 km from the storm's center. The wind speed is likely stronger 11.9 km from the storm's center than 12 km from the storm's center.
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