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The percent P of surface light present under water is modelled by the function P = 100(0.975) where d is the depth of the water in metres. Use numerical methods to estimate the depth at which 50% of the surface light is present.

The percent P of surface light present under water is modelled by the function P = 100(0.975) where d is the depth of the water in metres. Use numerical methods to estimate the depth at which 50% of the surface light is present.

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16. The percent P of surface light present under water is modelled by the function P = 100(0.975) where d is the depth of the water in metres. Use numerical methods to estimate the depth at which 50% of the surface light is present.
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