Trigonometric Graphs
 

Trigonometric Graphs problem 45


The graph below shows the changes in the water depth h [t] in one day. The time t is given in hours h, from midnight to noon.




  • From the graph, read when the water reaches a minimum.


  • From the graph, read when the water reaches its maximum.


  • The water depth is represented by the function


    • Show that A = 8


    • Calculate the value C.


    • Calculate the value B.


    • A sailor knows he cannot sail if the water depth is less than 12 m. Calculate the time when the sailor cannot sail.


 

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