Question

Use parametric equations to model the path of a rider on the wheel. You want to end up with parametric equations, using t, that will give you the position of the rider every minute of the ride. Graph your results on a graphing calculator.

An observation wheel has a diameter of 130 meters and sits 14 meters above the ground. It rotates in a counterclockwise direction, making one complete revolution every 26 minutes. Place your coordinate system so that the origin of the coordinate system is on the ground 130 meters to the left of the wheel.

Answer 1

Graph for x

graph for y