#2 Parallel Parking optimization
I certainly have to credit Professor Simon Blackburn, University of London, for his original work which sparked my interest in the subject.
https://www.ma.rhul.ac.uk/SRBparking
Even though Geogebra was never mentioned by name in any of the news articles, it was central to my being able to visualize the problem better and test/confirm my equations.
Created by Jerome White
This exercise is intended to find the minimal distance required for a parallel parking spot (beyond the length of the car itself). Adjust the sliders to see how the various parameters affect the outcome.
1. Work with a partner to determine what each of the slider variables control. Define each variable and label on the recording diagram.
2. What assumptions about this situation did Mr. White make when creating this model of parallel parking?
3. What are 3 interesting things you NOTICE about this model of parallel parking?
4. What are 3 things you WONDER about this model of parallel parking?
5. Determine the values