Ferris Wheel (1): Modeling with Trigonometric Functions
This applet graphs the height of an person riding a Ferris Wheel vs. time.
Use this applet as a resource to check solutions to problems involving this context.
There are many parameters you can adjust here:
Period
Number of Revs to Complete
Height of Lowest Car
Diameter of Wheel
You can also manually enter the x-coordinate of the red point and/or the y-coordinate of the purple point. (These points are also moveable.)