Let t be the number of seconds that have elapsed since you began moving. It takes you 5 seconds to reach the top of the wheel (38 feet above the ground) and 20 seconds to make a complete revolution. The diameter of the wheel is 30 feet.

What is the lowest you go as the ferris wheel turns?

Why is this number always greater than zero?

Write the equation of a sinusoid that describes this motion.
Predict your height above the ground when t = 3, t = 8, t = 15, and t = 19.

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Let t be the number of seconds that have elapsed since you began moving. It takes you 5 seconds to reach the top of the wheel (38 feet above the ground) and 20 seconds to make a complete revolution. The diameter of the wheel is 30 feet.

What is the lowest you go as the ferris wheel turns?

Why is this number always greater than zero?

Write the equation of a sinusoid that describes this motion.
Predict your height above the ground when t = 3, t = 8, t = 15, and t = 19.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

@roadjester sorry i got distracted with the rest of my work.. But can you help?

roadjester · Answer

Ok the first question is how low you go. Look at  your given information.
You know the diameter of the circle and the highest point above the ground.