Question

Sea level is considered to be 0 feet. A probe released at sea level dropped at a constant rate for 3.25 minutes, reaching an elevation of −35.75 feet relative to sea level. What was the probe's elevation relative to sea level after the first minute? Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

d = r * t

d/t = r

-35.75 / 3.25 = r

-11 = r

r = -11 ft / min

d = r*t

d = -11 ft/min * 1 min

d = -11 ft

The probe is 11 feet below sea level after 1 minute