Tom K. answered 06/26/20
Knowledgeable and Friendly Math and Statistics Tutor
As Force varies inversely with distance,
F = k/x
At 9 ft, force is 80 lbs, so
80 lbs = k/9 ft,or
k = 720 lb-ft
Then, F at 15 ft is
720 lb-ft/15 ft =
48 lb
Allie B.
asked 06/26/201)Explain the transformation of the graph above from the parent function, f(x)=1/x. Include your thought process.
2)The force required to move an object by a lever and fulcrum varies inversely with the distance from the fulcrum that the force is applied. If the force required to move the rock at a distance of 9 feet is 80lbs, what would be the force required with a distance of 15 feet? Explain your thought process.
Tom K. answered 06/26/20
Knowledgeable and Friendly Math and Statistics Tutor
As Force varies inversely with distance,
F = k/x
At 9 ft, force is 80 lbs, so
80 lbs = k/9 ft,or
k = 720 lb-ft
Then, F at 15 ft is
720 lb-ft/15 ft =
48 lb
Mark M. answered 06/26/20
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
1) no graph above
2) (9 feet)(80 lbs) = (15 feet)(x lbs)
Can you solve for x and answer?
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