The density of atmosphere (measured in kilograms/meter3) on a certain planet is found to decrease as altitude increases (as measured from the planet's surface). What type of relationship exists between the altitude and the atmospheric density, and what would the atmospheric density be at an altitude of 1,291 kilometers?

Question

A.
inverse plot, 0.45 kilograms/meter3
B.
inverse plot, 0.51 kilograms/meter3
C.
quadratic plot, 1.05 kilograms/meter3
D.
inverse plot, 1.23 kilograms/meter3
E.
inverse plot, 0.95 kilograms/meter3

Answer 1

The relationship between altitude and atmospheric density is an inverse relationship, meaning that as altitude increases, atmospheric density decreases.

Regarding the specific atmospheric density at an altitude of 1,291 kilometers, without additional data or a defined formula correlating altitude and atmospheric density, it's not possible to determine the exact value directly. However, based on the options provided, all options present the relationship as being an inverse plot.

If you have data or a formula that allows for the calculation of atmospheric density at that specific altitude, it would yield one of the specific values listed (0.45, 0.51, 1.05, 1.23, or 0.95 kilograms/meter³). However, I can't determine which option is correct without that data or context.

So, I'd suggest you refer to the specific data or model associated with the atmosphere of the planet in question to find the atmospheric density at that altitude.