SOLUTION: The height (h) in centimetres of Harry's pogo stick from the ground as he jumps on it since s seconds have passed is roughly modelled by the equation h(s) = sin^(2)4x + 2sin4x + 1

Question 1031202: The height (h) in centimetres of Harry's pogo stick from the ground as he jumps on it since s seconds have passed is roughly modelled by the equation h(s) = sin^(2)4x + 2sin4x + 1
a) how many times does Harry hit the ground in the first 5 seconds
b) how many centimetres is shuntaro off the ground after 2 seconds?
c) During the first second, when is Harry at 2.5 centimetres

Answer by ikleyn(52905) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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What is "x" in your equation?

Should it be "s" instead of "x" ?

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