Let t(h)be the temperature in degrees Celsius at a height of h meters above the surface of the earth.What does h such that t(h)= 8 mean in practical terms?
A)The temperature in degrees Celsius at a height 8 meters above the surface of the earth.
B)The height above the surface of the earth at which the temperature is 8 degrees Celsius.
C)The rate of change of temperature with respect to height at 8 meters above the surface of the earth (in degrees per meter).
D)The rate of change of height with respect to temperature when the temperature is 8 degrees Celsius (in meters per degree).

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation t(h) = 8 means that at a certain height h above the Earth's surface, the temperature is 8 degrees Celsius. This height is what is being solved for, making option B the correct interpretation.

Let T(h)be the Temperature in Degrees Celsius at a Height