a.
Write the equation and graph the percent of surface light that filters down through clear water as a function depth.
Given information:
The exponential function
Concept Used:
Substitute the value of a
Calculation:
As per the given problem
Note that
Therefore the equation is
Substitute the value of
Graph:
Conclusion:
Hence, the equation is
b.
Estimate the percent of surface light available at depth of
Given:
The exponential function
Concept Used:
Substitute the value of a
Calculation:
As per the given problem
Note that
Therefore
Graph:
Conclusion:
Hence, the percent of surface light is
c.
How deep the submersible can descend in clear water.
Given:
The exponential function
Concept Used:
Substitute the value of a
Calculation:
As per the given problem
Note that
When
Note that the submersible can descend about
Graph:
Conclusion:
Hence, the solution is
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