A plane is on its approach to land on the runway. The jet's height above the ground is given in feet as a function of the time in seconds. The following table tracks the plane as it lands:
t in seconds)
h (in feet)
14000
3500
110
3000
115
2500
20
2000
11500
5
25
AM
Calculate the slope. Use the formula -
What is the significance of the sign of the slope?
a.
b
The plane is losing altitude.
The plane is gaining altitude.
The plane is remaining at a constant height.
The plane is losing altitude at a rate of 500 feet/second.
C
d.