Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 1 - Functions and Their Graphs - Section 1.7 Building Mathematical Models Using Variation - 1.7 Assess Your Understanding - Page 109: 7

Answer

$F=\frac{250}{d^2}$

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Write the general form as $F=\frac{k}{d^2}$ where $k$ is a constant. Step 2. Use the given condition, $10=\frac{k}{5^2}$, thus $k=250$ Step 3. We have $F=\frac{250}{d^2}$
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