Ferris Trigonometry (Practice Flashcard)

Front

What is the formula to calculate the highest height of a Ferris Wheel given its radius and center height?

Back

Highest height = Center height + Radius

Front

What is the formula to calculate the lowest height of a Ferris Wheel given its radius and center height?

Back

Lowest height = Center height - Radius

Front

What is the radius of a Ferris Wheel?

Back

The radius is the distance from the center of the wheel to any point on its circumference.

Front

What is the center height of a Ferris Wheel?

Back

The center height is the vertical distance from the ground to the center of the Ferris Wheel.

Front

What trigonometric function is commonly used to find the height of a rider on a Ferris Wheel?

Back

Sine function is used to find the height of a rider based on the angle of rotation.

Front

How do you determine the height of the seat furthest to the right on a Ferris Wheel?

Back

Height = Center height + Radius.

Front

How do you determine the height of the seat furthest to the left on a Ferris Wheel?

Back

Height = Center height - Radius.

Front

What does the radius represent in the context of a Ferris Wheel?

Back

The radius represents the distance from the center of the wheel to the edge, forming the hypotenuse of the right triangle.

Front

What is the relationship between the radius and the height of a Ferris Wheel?

Back

The radius affects both the highest and lowest heights of the Ferris Wheel.

Front

What is the significance of the center height in Ferris Wheel problems?

Back

The center height is crucial for calculating the maximum and minimum heights of the seats.