Question

Sea level at The Battery, New York, is rising by about 2.84×10−3 m/year. At this rate, how much will the sea level rise in 20 years? Express your answer in scientific notation.

Answer 1

R = rate of rise of Sea level at The Battery, New York = 2.84 x 10⁻³ m/year

t = time period for which the sea level rise = 20 years

H = total rise in the level of Sea level at The Battery, New York in 20 years

Rise in the sea level can be given as

H =R t

inserting the above values in the equation

H = (2.84 x 10⁻³ m/year) (20 years)

H = 5.68 x 10⁻² m