Exam 1: Trigonometry

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A television camera at ground level is filming the lift-off of a space shuttle at a point A television camera at ground level is filming the lift-off of a space shuttle at a point   meters from the launch pad (see figure).Let θ be the angle of elevation to the shuttle and let s be the height of the shuttle.Write θ as a function of s. ​   ​ meters from the launch pad (see figure).Let θ be the angle of elevation to the shuttle and let s be the height of the shuttle.Write θ as a function of s. ​ A television camera at ground level is filming the lift-off of a space shuttle at a point   meters from the launch pad (see figure).Let θ be the angle of elevation to the shuttle and let s be the height of the shuttle.Write θ as a function of s. ​   ​ ​

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Find the value of given trigonometric function.Round your answer to four decimal places. ​ Find the value of given trigonometric function.Round your answer to four decimal places. ​   ​ ​

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Evaluate Evaluate   without using a calculator. without using a calculator.

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The displacement from equilibrium of an oscillating weight suspended by a spring is given by The displacement from equilibrium of an oscillating weight suspended by a spring is given by   , where y is the displacement (in feet) and t is the time (in seconds).Find the displacements when   . ​ , where y is the displacement (in feet) and t is the time (in seconds).Find the displacements when The displacement from equilibrium of an oscillating weight suspended by a spring is given by   , where y is the displacement (in feet) and t is the time (in seconds).Find the displacements when   . ​ . ​

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For the simple harmonic motion described by the trigonometric function, find the frequency per second. ​ For the simple harmonic motion described by the trigonometric function, find the frequency per second. ​   ​ ​

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Determine two coterminal angles (one positive and one negative) for Determine two coterminal angles (one positive and one negative) for   . .

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The point (-7,-24) is on the terminal side of an angle in standard position.Determine the exact value of The point (-7,-24) is on the terminal side of an angle in standard position.Determine the exact value of   . .

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Given the equation below, determine two solutions such that Given the equation below, determine two solutions such that   . sec​ θ =   ​ . sec​ θ = Given the equation below, determine two solutions such that   . sec​ θ =   ​ ​

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Determine the exact value of Determine the exact value of   when   and   . when Determine the exact value of   when   and   . and Determine the exact value of   when   and   . .

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Select the graph of the function below.Include two full periods. ​ Select the graph of the function below.Include two full periods. ​   ​ ​

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The point (7, 24) is on the terminal side of an angle in standard position.Determine the exact value of cos θ.

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Write an equation for the function that is described by the given characteristics. ​ A cosine curve with a period of π, an amplitude of 6, a left phase shift of π, and a vertical translation down Write an equation for the function that is described by the given characteristics. ​ A cosine curve with a period of π, an amplitude of 6, a left phase shift of π, and a vertical translation down   units. ​ units. ​

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A 20-meter line is used to tether a helium-filled balloon.Because of a breeze, the line makes an angle of approximately 85° with the ground.Use a trigonometric function to write an equation involving the unknown quantity. ​

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You are holding one of the tethers attached to the top of a giant character balloon in a parade.Before the start of the parade the balloon is upright and the bottom is floating approximately 20 feet above ground level.You are standing approximately a = 130 feet ahead of the balloon (see figure). ​ You are holding one of the tethers attached to the top of a giant character balloon in a parade.Before the start of the parade the balloon is upright and the bottom is floating approximately 20 feet above ground level.You are standing approximately a = 130 feet ahead of the balloon (see figure). ​   ​ Find an expression for the angle of elevation from you to the top of the balloon. ​ ​ Find an expression for the angle of elevation from you to the top of the balloon. ​

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Use a graphing utility to select the graph of the function below and the damping factor of the function in the same viewing window. ​ Use a graphing utility to select the graph of the function below and the damping factor of the function in the same viewing window. ​   ​ ​

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Use an inverse trigonometric function to write θ as a function of x. ​ Use an inverse trigonometric function to write θ as a function of x. ​   ​ A = x B = 10 ​ ​ A = x B = 10 ​

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State the period of the function: ​ State the period of the function: ​   ​ ​

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Find the length of the sides of a regular pentagon inscribed in a circle of radius 26 inches.Round your answer to one decimal place. ​

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A ball that is bobbing up and down on the end of a spring has a maximum displacement of 3 inches.Its motion (in ideal conditions) is modeled by ​ A ball that is bobbing up and down on the end of a spring has a maximum displacement of 3 inches.Its motion (in ideal conditions) is modeled by ​   where y is measured in feet and t is the time in seconds. What is the period of the oscillations? ​ where y is measured in feet and t is the time in seconds. What is the period of the oscillations? ​

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Evaluate (if possible) the sine, cosine, and tangent of the real number. ​ Evaluate (if possible) the sine, cosine, and tangent of the real number. ​   ​ ​

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