A diver begins at sea level and descends vertically at a rate of 2 1/2 feet per second. How long does the Diver take to reach -15.6 feet?
time = distance/speed.
So, just use your numbers.
6.24 seconds.
15.6/2.5 = 6.24
To find the time it takes for the diver to reach -15.6 feet, we can use the formula:
time = distance / rate
In this case, the distance is -15.6 feet and the rate is 2 1/2 feet per second.
Let's convert the rate to a decimal: 2 1/2 = 2.5 feet per second.
Now, we can substitute these values into the formula:
time = -15.6 feet / 2.5 feet per second
time = -15.6 / 2.5
time ≈ -6.24 seconds
The time it takes for the diver to reach -15.6 feet is approximately -6.24 seconds.
To determine how long it would take for the diver to reach a depth of -15.6 feet, we can use the formula: time = distance / rate.
In this case, the distance is -15.6 feet and the rate is 2 1/2 feet per second. However, since the diver is descending, the distance will be negative while the rate remains positive.
Let's convert 2 1/2 feet per second into a decimal. 2 1/2 can also be written as 2.5, so the rate is 2.5 feet per second.
Now, we can calculate the time it takes for the diver to reach -15.6 feet:
time = distance / rate
time = -15.6 feet / 2.5 feet per second
Dividing -15.6 by 2.5 gives us -6.24 seconds.
Therefore, it would take approximately 6.24 seconds for the diver to reach a depth of -15.6 feet.