SOLUTION: For the function h(t) = acos (k(t - d)) + c, describe what a, k, d and c represent if the function models the height of a car on a Ferris wheel.

SOLUTION: For the function h(t) = acos (k(t - d)) + c, describe what a, k, d and c represent if the function models the height of a car on a Ferris wheel.

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Question 1140449: For the function h(t) = acos (k(t - d)) + c, describe what a, k, d and c represent if the function models the height of a car on a Ferris wheel.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
is the diameter of the Ferris wheel
is the speed the wheel is turning
is your location on the wheel in angular measure
from the point
is the height of the center of the wheel above ground
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