Question

Levon, who weights 153 lb, sits 6 ft from the seesaw support. Find the constant of variation.

Answer 1

Answer: 918 is the constant of variation.

Explanation:

Since, In see saw the weight (w) of an object is inversely proportional to the distance (d) from the seesaw support.

That is w ∝ 1/d

or w = k/d

where k is the constant of variation.

Here, The weight of Levon, w = 153 lb

And, his distance from the see saw support, d = 6 ft

Therefore. 153 = k/6

⇒k= 153 × 6 = 918