Question

Use parametric equations to model the path of a rider on this wheel. Place your coordinate system so that the origin of the coordinate system is on the ground 100 feet to the left of the wheel. You want to end up with parametric equations that will give you the position of the rider every second of the ride. Graph your results on a graphing calculator.

How do I solve this!? The Ferris wheel built in Vienna in 1897 has a diameter of 197 feet and sits 12 feet above the ground. It rotates in a counterclockwise direction, making one complete revolution every 15 minutes. Place your coordinate system so that the origin of the coordinate system is on the ground below the bottom of the wheel.

Answer 1

x= rcost
y = rsint
this is the basic equation of a circle where r is the radius.
you need to the center to left 100
so at 0,0 you want 100,0
x =rcost + 100
y = rsint