emmariley4 emmariley4
  • 09-05-2024
  • Physics
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If a mountain rises 1400m to 9400m over a horizontal distance of 2.5 km what is the average percent slope

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RolandMLaracuente RolandMLaracuente
  • 09-05-2024

Answer:

%m = 320%

Explanation:

To calculate slope, we divide the vertical change by the horizontal change.
Δy = 9400m - 1400m = 8000m

Δx = 2.5km - 0km = 2500m - 0m = 2500m

m (slope) = Δy/Δx = 8000/2500 = 3.2

The average percent slope is simply the slope x 100.
3.2 x 100 = 320%

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