1. ## word problem Trigonometry

Hello, me again! and I need ur help!

In summary octupus ride
one revolution=60 seconds
max 4m above ground
min 1 m above ground
h in metres above ground can be modelled by
h=asin (kt) +c where t=time in seconds

question?

what is the desired period of the fxn?
my answer: I just assumed its 60 seconds? am I right

Determin the value of K that results in the period desired

so for amplitude I got 3/2 and vertical translation 5/2

therefore:

h=3/2 sink (60) +5/2

im stuck. I have have no idea how to solve for K, since there is two varialble. any hints is appreciated!

2. Originally Posted by jepal
Hello, me again! and I need ur help!

In summary octupus ride
one revolution=60 seconds
max 4m above ground
min 1 m above ground
h in metres above ground can be modelled by
h=asin (kt) +c where t=time in seconds

question?

what is the desired period of the fxn?
my answer: I just assumed its 60 seconds? am I right

Determin the value of K that results in the period desired

so for amplitude I got 3/2 and vertical translation 5/2

therefore:

h=3/2 sink (60) +5/2

im stuck. I have have no idea how to solve for K, since there is two varialble. any hints is appreciated!
$k = \frac{2\pi}{T}$ , where $T$ is the period