The Speed for Certain Animals Is Related to the Stride

question 13

Multiple Choice

The speed for certain animals is related to the stride length by a power function.The value of the power in this function is .If the stride length is doubled, how is the speed affected? Round your answer to two decimal places if necessary. ​

• A) Speed is multiplied by 1.12.
• B) Speed is multiplied by 2.08.
• C) Speed is multiplied by 2.18.
• D) Speed is multiplied by 1.3.

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