21 Oct 2021
Problem 17a
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Section 1.2: Mathematical Models: A Catalog of Essential Functions
Chapter 1: Functions and Models
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21 Oct 2021
Given information
Let denote the depth below the ocean surface and denotes the water pressure.
Let us take the coordinates
Given with as the initial coordinates.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
The relationship is linear, since the growth of water pressure with depth increases at a constant rate.
The slope of a given straight line can be found by .
In this case,