Hey bot, A bird is flying at an average altitude of 10 meters above the ground. After 3 seconds, it settles on a branch that is 3 meters above the ground. Interpret the quotient to describe the rate of change in the bird's altitude. Give your answer to the nearest hundredth and remember that the bird is descending. (1 Point)#
The quotient that best represents the rate of change in the bird's altitude is ___ meters/second.
To find the rate of change in the bird's altitude, we need to calculate the change in altitude divided by the change in time.
The change in altitude is 10 meters (initial altitude) - 3 meters (final altitude) = 7 meters.
The change in time is 3 seconds.
So, the rate of change in the bird's altitude is 7 meters / 3 seconds = 2.33 meters/second (rounded to the nearest hundredth).
To find the rate of change in the bird's altitude, we need to calculate the change in altitude divided by the change in time.
The change in altitude is the difference between the initial altitude (10 meters) and the final altitude (3 meters), which is 10 - 3 = 7 meters.
The change in time is the time taken for the bird to descend, which is 3 seconds.
So, the rate of change in the bird's altitude is 7 meters / 3 seconds.
Calculating this, we find that the quotient is approximately 2.33 meters/second (rounded to the nearest hundredth).