Thermostat Control Energy conservation experts estimate

Chapter 3, Problem 77

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Thermostat Control Energy conservation experts estimate that homeowners can save 5% to 10% on winter heating bills by programming their thermostats 5 to 10 degrees lower while sleeping. In the given graph, the temperature T (in degrees Fahrenheit) of a home is given as a function of time t (in hours after midnight) over a 24-hour period.(a) At what temperature is the thermostat set during daytime hours? At what temperature is the thermostat set overnight? (b) The homeowner reprograms the thermostat to Explain how this affects the temperature in the house. Graph this new function. (c) The homeowner reprograms the thermostat to Explain how this affects the temperature in the house. Graph this new function. Source: Roger Albright, 547 Ways to Be Fuel Smart, 2000

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