For the function, f(t) = B exp( — (t/T)1.7), calculate an approximation for the first derivative f'(t) using the centered difference method about t = 0.5, for T = 1.0, and B = 95. You should use a step size h of 0.01. What is the true relative error of the approximate derivative calculation?

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For the function, f(t) = B exp( — (t/T)<sup>1.7</sup>), calculate an approximation for the first derivative f'(t) using the centered difference method about t = 0.5, for <br/>T = 1.0, and B = 95. You should use a step size h of 0.01. What is the true relative error of the approximate derivative calculation?