The Model = 12 + 20 Diameter Can Be

question 24

Multiple Choice

The model = 12 + 20 Diameter can be used to predict the breaking strength of a rope (in kilograms) from its diameter (in centimetres) . According to this model, how much force should a rope one-half centimeter in diameter withstand?

• A) 484 kg
• B) 16 kg
• C) 22 kg
• D) 256 kg
• E) 4.7 kg

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