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Trig Transformations-84

Subject Area
Math: AP Precalculus: Trigonometric and Polar Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
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Trig Transformations-84

Activity Overview

In this activity, students will determine the type of function modeled by the height of a capsule on the London Eye observation wheel.

About the Lesson

In this activity, students will use an observation wheel to apply transformations to periodic functions and write an equation for a trigonometric function.

*Note: This activity contains an optional AP Practice Questions document for those students preparing for the AP Precalculus Exam.

Subject Area
Math: AP Precalculus: Trigonometric and Polar Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Resource Types
Lessons
Exam Prep
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