Concept explainers
(a)
To calculate: To write the equation in slope-intercept form
(a)
Answer to Problem 8.8MPS
Equation in slope-intercept form is
Explanation of Solution
Given information: At a depth of
noted the pressure was
Formula Used:
Slope intercept form of line is
Equation of line passing through the points given as
Calculation:
Given that at a depth of
Thus, points on the equation are
Equation of line passing through the points given as
Substituting the values,
Conclusion:
Hence, equation in slope-intercept form is
(b)
To calculate: To describe what the slope means
(b)
Answer to Problem 8.8MPS
Slope means that with every
Explanation of Solution
Given information: At a depth of
noted the pressure was
Formula Used:
Slope intercept form of line is
Calculation:
Given that at a depth of
Equation to represent the data is
On comparing the above equation with slope-intercept form of line
Here,
This means that with every
Conclusion:
Hence, slope means every
(c)
To calculate: To find the diver’s depth if the pressure is
(c)
Answer to Problem 8.8MPS
The diver’s depth if the pressure is
Explanation of Solution
Given information: At a depth of
noted the pressure was
Formula Used:
Slope intercept form of line is
Calculation:
Given that at a depth of
Equation to represent the data is
Here Pressure
Substituting the values,
Conclusion:
Hence, diver’s depth is
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