The Length L, in Feet, of a Baby Blue Whale

question 19

Multiple Choice

The length L, in feet, of a baby blue whale depends on its age T, in months.The relationship is . How old is a baby wale that is 47 feet long?
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• A) 5.43 months
• B) 17.78 months
• C) 6.83 months
• D) A baby whale is never that long.

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Definitions:

Proof Load

A specific load value, often used in testing, that a component or assembly can bear without permanent deformation or failure.

Tensile Strength

A measure of the maximum amount of stress a material can withstand while being stretched or pulled before breaking.

Minimum Yield Strength

The lowest stress at which a material begins to deform permanently, important in material selection for engineering.

Twisting Force

Also known as torque, it's the force that causes an object to rotate about an axis, fulcrum, or pivot.