Question

a wind farm in california produces much of its output during the summer, when the winds are fastest. the greater the average wind speed, the more power is produced. w = the average wind speed p = the amount of power produced which of the variables is independent and which is dependent? p is the independent variable and w is the dependent variable w is the independent variable and p is the dependent variable

Explanation:

The amount of power produced ($p$) depends on the average wind speed ($w$). The wind speed is not affected by the power produced. The independent variable is the one that can be controlled or changed freely, and the dependent variable changes in response to the independent variable. Here, the wind speed can vary on its own, and based on its value, the power produced changes.

Answer:

B. $w$ is the independent variable and $p$ is the dependent variable