The diameter of the first Ferris wheel was 250 ft, meaning it had a radius of 125 ft. The top of the wheel sits 264 ft above the ground and the distance from the ground to the bottom of the wheel was 14 ft. If θ is the central angle formed as a rider moves from P₀ to P₁ and θ = 45°, find the rider’s height above the ground when they are in P₁ position.

The diameter of the first Ferris wheel was 250 ft, meaning it had a radius of 125 ft. The top of the wheel sits 264 ft above the ground and the distance from the ground to the bottom of the wheel was 14 ft. If θ is the central angle formed as a rider moves from P₀ to P₁ and θ = 45°, find the rider’s height above the ground when they are in P₁ position.

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

13th Edition

ISBN:9781133382119

Author:Swokowski

Publisher:Swokowski

Chapter6: The Trigonometric Functions

Section6.1: Angles

Problem 30E

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