To determine whose crystal is growing faster, we can calculate the rate of growth for each crystal.
Amber's crystal:
Initial mass = 0.1g
Final mass = 35g
Time taken = 13 days
Rate of growth for Amber's crystal = (Final mass - Initial mass) / Time taken
= (35g - 0.1g) / 13 days
= 34.9g / 13 days
≈ 2.69g/day
Bryce's crystal:
Initial mass = 0.1g
Final mass = 40g
Time taken = 19 days
Rate of growth for Bryce's crystal = (Final mass - Initial mass) / Time taken
= (40g - 0.1g) / 19 days
= 39.9g / 19 days
≈ 2.10g/day
Therefore, Amber's crystal is growing faster than Bryce's crystal, with a growth rate of approximately 2.69g/day compared to Bryce's growth rate of approximately 2.10g/day.
amber and bryce are growing crystals for science class starting with small seeds with a mass of 0.1g.In 13 days,Amber's crystal grew to a mass of 35g.In 19 days, Bryce's crystal grew to a mass of 40g.Whose crystal is growing faster?
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