Concept explainers
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To calculate: function notation equation that gives the depth of the submersible as a function of the total time.
a.
Answer to Problem 34PPS
The function notation equation that gives the total depth of submersible as a function of the total time is
Explanation of Solution
Given information : submersible descends to a depth of
Let ‘d’ be the total depth and ‘t’ be the total time taken to explore an underwater shipwreck.
Since the total depth is directly proportional to the total time taken, which means as the depth increases time also increases of the shipwreck.
Therefore dependent and independent variables is identified and is as follows,
total depth is said to be a dependent variable while the total time is independent variable.
Function:
b.
The total time taken to reach
b.
Answer to Problem 34PPS
The total time taken to reach
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
Put the value of ‘d’ in the equation and solve it for ‘t’
Conclusion:
The total time taken to reach
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