The function is .

(a)

The maclaurin polynomials of the function are , and .

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Complete the table for different values of .

(b)

Graph:

Graph the functions and maclaurin polynomials.

(c)

Observe the graph :

As the distance increases, the polynomial approximation becomes less accurate.

(a)

Complete the table for different values of .

(b)

Graph:

Graph of the functions and maclaurin polynomials is

(c) As the distance increases, the polynomial approximation becomes less accurate.