= as0FindingTinecven Hehe ASSPEROD: 7 DCP Cameagh DATE: ToAIc wane: Answer _Key ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How can we use a graph to find the time (x value) given the heights (y value) of a sinusoidal function? Previously, you calculated the height ofa rider on a Ferris at different positions mainly described in terms of an angle @ but we can also look at tin terms of the time (x) that has passed. Let us consider the following facts for a given Ferris wheel: +The Ferris wheel has a radius of 25 feet._ + The center of the Ferris wheel is 30 feet above the grou + The wheel makes one complete revolution counterclockwise every 20 seconds period = te ‘Att = Oseconds the rider is at a vertical height of 32 feet. Att = 5 seconds the rideris ata vertical height of 5 feet. 30425 =$S Att = 10 seconds the rider is ata vertical height of 3 feet. © Att = 15 seconds the rider is at a vertical height of 5 feet. 30-25=S ‘Example 1. Based only on the information found, as well as any additional insights you might have about riding on Ferris wheels, sketch a graph of the vertical height of a rider on this Ferris wheel as a function of the ‘ime elapsed since the rider passed the position farthest to the right of the Ferris wheel. p= 20g Intro and Language/Key Terms =a oi ‘The equation for the graph we sketched is: hlt)= 25 Sinise) t 30 What do you think each one ofthe constants represents? Midlines y= Anplitide: 25 Frequency: 8 —the angular specd of the wheel js 18 _ degrees /seon, In general we can express the height h(t) off the ground at time t, we can use the following function: Ae) = asin(d- 0) + ke Notice the rgument ofthe function fs the variable ¢, not 0. This works because 8 isa function of The parameter represents the angular speed of the wheel—gven in terms of degrees per second for tis scensario—and is found by dividing 360" by the amount of time it takes to make one complete revolution ‘As a formula, b = —racrerater toma one comple Teron ‘Adapted troExample 2. Find the following features & write an equation in terms of t Maxe 115 USHIE 5 a= max — k= 505259 Period enn Frequency pa Equation: i) = £9 si HE) + 6S ‘What isthe height after 6 seconds have passed? = $0 sin (4x6 & [05.5 Example 3: Finding Time Given Helght from Graph (a) Atwhat time(s) will we reach a height of 65 feet? tao: 05, ws, 40, bos, B0S, Ete. Fea \, oftnegrap (b) At what time(s) will we reach a height of 115 feet? 125, Ses, 40s ete. (6 Atwhat time(s wile reach a height of 100 $5, 188, #65,585 etc em} @ ww (We make approsinations in this nse) Yona You Try! QI. A Ferris Wheel set up at the San Jose Falrgrounds has the following dimensions: it has 3 radius of 75 ft, and the center point of the wheel is 100 ft off the ground. You just heard from someone that it only takes 120 seconds to go all the way around. ‘A. Sketch a graph of the Ferris Wheets height. first reach a height of 132 ft? wes (a8) B. At what time (approx, will we | f C. What are the 2nd and 3rd times ‘we will achieve that height? | (0 lee) + Ct; (eo) eSBs ‘ z~ 1235 . Write an equation that describes 26 theheight interms ort b= 3% - 3We. At tne Deacn, mary GescriDes tne mign ana Low tide Using tne ronowing formula. wit) represents now rar (ne ‘waterline is above or below its average position, and represents the elapsed time (in hours) since midnight: w(0) = 35sin(300) ‘A. What are the amplitude and midline, and what do they represent in this problem? amplitude: 35 —> difference between aversye water Line and high/low tides: midline: y-o —~» avevage _wecerline 8. sete ready rem the eatin tnd he pad What does the period repretentn the problem? sods 3 Pevied= F212 Te takes (2 hows for a complete cytle of the tides ._ Sketch a graph of the situation. (ip: use desmos.com/calculator to check your work) I Height of water aboverbelow average water ino Use your graph from (C) to answer the following questions: D. What is the highest up the beach (compared to its average position) that the waterline will be during the day? (This is called high tide.) What is the lowest that the waterline will be during the day? (This is called low tide) max: 36 fe higher than average wacteyline mins 35 4¢ helow the avenge waterline . | | E, Suppose Mary builds a sandcastle on the average waterline just as the water has moved below that line. How much time will she have to build the sandcastle before the tide comes back in? | “Bet She a have & hans build the sand castle Adapted foF. Suppose Mary wants to build her sandcastle 25 feet below the average waterline to take advantage of the damp sand, What is the maximum amount of time she will have to build the sandcastle? Explain, how you found your answer. ~bS hs ~ be hys. (oS -.5 =4 She would have» approsinetely 4 hours max t uj the sand castle. . Suppose Mary decides to build the sandcastle 30 feet above the average waterline to give her more time ‘to make a more complex design. What isthe maximum amount of time she will have to build the sandcastle? Explain how you found your answer. eo hyp ened uments 2 14-4200. She woth have approrinntely fo hows ox + build it.