This is a math problem that I have been working on and are questioning it. I am pretty confident with my answer, but there are always different possiblilties. I will take any opinions, suggesting improvements in mind or disagreeing with my answer.<-- that is a diagram explaining how I came to my conclusion.
Question:
The top of the Leaning Tower of Piza is 55.9 meters above the ground. It was leaning about 5.2 meters off-center in 1997. Approximate the slope of the tower.
qqqqqqqqAnswer:
qqqqqqqqqqPoints: (0,0) & (5.2, 55.9) qqqq
qqqqqqqqqqTo find slope using 2 points:
qqqqqqqqqqqq Y2-Y1
qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq -------------
qqqqqqqqqqqq X2-X1
qqqq55.9-0 jjjj55.9
qq ------------- = ---------- = 10.75
qqqq5.2-0 jjjjjjj5.2
qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqThe slope is 10.75
Wonderful Job. I like the picture, it helps to understand the problem.
ReplyDeleteThis is Mr. Mills. Your work on this site is superior! I look forward to having you in chemistry next year. Keep up the great work! You are such a great role model for other students!
ReplyDelete