These equations model the vertical position, in feet above the ground, of a point at the end of a windmill blade. For each function, indicate the height of the windmill and the length of the windmill blades.
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Problem 2
Student Task Statement
Which expression takes the same value as when and ?
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Problem 3
Student Task Statement
Here is a graph of a trigonometric function.
Which equation does the graph represent?
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Problem 4
Student Task Statement
The vertical position, , of a point at the tip of a windmill blade, in feet, is given by . Here is the angle of rotation.
How long is the windmill blade? Explain how you know.
What is the height of the windmill? Explain how you know.