Question

Bentley conducted a scientific experiment. For a certain time l, the temperature of a compound rose 2 and 1/2 degrees for every 2/3 of an hour. What is the rate, in degrees per hour that the temperature of the compound rose.

Answer 1

Rate of Temperature Change = 3.5 degrees per hour

Explanation:

In order to calculate the rate of rising of the temperature in degrees per hour, we will use the following formula:

`Rate\ of\ Temperature\ Change = (Rise\ in\ Temperature)/(Time\ Taken\ for\ the\ Rise) \\\\`

where,

Rise in temperature = 2 and 1/2 degree = 2.5 degrees

Time taken for the Rise = 2/3 of an hour = 0.667 h

Therefore,

`Rate\ of\ Temperature\ Change = (2.5\ degrees)/(0.667\ h)\\`

Rate of Temperature Change = 3.5 degrees per hour