22.5 Inverse-Proportion Functions in the Real World
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22.5.2 Inverse Proportion in Physics
Core idea
With a fixed force, a larger contact area means smaller pressure, and p=F/S is exactly inverse proportion in disguise.
Module goal. Use the inverse-proportion model to describe real quantities whose product stays fixed, building the model, solving it, and respecting the limits on the domain.
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