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IB Math AAHL
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Trig equations & identities
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Problem Bank

IB Math AAHL
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Trig equations & identities
/

Problem Bank

[Maximum mark: 5]

The following diagram shows a ferris wheel, which rotates at a constant rate.

problem image

The height ​h, in meters, of point ​P​ above the ground is given by ​h(t)=20cos(bt)+23, where ​t​ is the time in minutes.

  1. Find

    1. the distance from the lowest point on the wheel to the ground,

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    2. the diameter of the wheel.

      [2]

The wheel makes 4 revolutions in an hour.

  1. Find the value of ​b.

    [3]

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[Maximum mark: 5]

The following diagram shows a ferris wheel, which rotates at a constant rate.

problem image

The height ​h, in meters, of point ​P​ above the ground is given by ​h(t)=20cos(bt)+23, where ​t​ is the time in minutes.

  1. Find

    1. the distance from the lowest point on the wheel to the ground,

      To earn a crown, get your answer ready before you reveal the options!

    2. the diameter of the wheel.

      [2]

The wheel makes 4 revolutions in an hour.

  1. Find the value of ​b.

    [3]

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