Question

Part A: Explain why we do not measure the rate at which a sprinkler waters a lawn in cubic feet per minute? In your explanation, use reasoning based on appropriate units to model this situation.

Part B: What are the two quantities that should be measured to find the rate at which a sprinkler waters a lawn? Explain how the rate can be determined.

Answer 1

Part A:

People do not measure in cubic feet per minute because it is not as convenient.

Answer 2

Also, cubic feet per minute is too large to measure with.

Answer 3

We'd measure it in Gallons.

Answer 4

oh, okay.

Answer 5

Part B:

Volume and time. We need to measure how much water is coming out, and at what rate of time.

Answer 6

thanks.

Answer 7

No problem.