a. Write an expression (in terms of s) to represent the number of radians Kristin has swept out since the ride started. Preview b. Write an expression (in terms of s) to represent Kristin's height above the center of the Ferris wheel measured in radius lengths. Preview c. Write an expression (in terms of s) to represent Kristin's height above the center of the Ferris wheel measured in meters. Preview

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Kristin boards a Ferris wheel at the 3-o'clock and rides the Ferris wheel for one full rotation (as shown below). The radius of the Ferris wheel is
12 meters. Let s represent the varying number of meters Kristin has traveled along the circular path since the ride started.
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a. Write an expression (in terms of s) to represent the number of radians Kristin has swept out since the ride started.
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b. Write an expression (in terms of s) to represent Kristin's height above the center of the Ferris wheel measured in radius lengths.
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c. Write an expression (in terms of s) to represent Kristin's height above the center of the Ferris wheel measured in meters.
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Transcribed Image Text:Kristin boards a Ferris wheel at the 3-o'clock and rides the Ferris wheel for one full rotation (as shown below). The radius of the Ferris wheel is 12 meters. Let s represent the varying number of meters Kristin has traveled along the circular path since the ride started. Kristin a. Write an expression (in terms of s) to represent the number of radians Kristin has swept out since the ride started. Preview b. Write an expression (in terms of s) to represent Kristin's height above the center of the Ferris wheel measured in radius lengths. Preview c. Write an expression (in terms of s) to represent Kristin's height above the center of the Ferris wheel measured in meters. Preview Get help: Video Submit
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