The figure below is a simplified model of a Ferris wheel with diameter 210 feet. The top of the wheel is 221 feet above the ground. If 0 is the central angle formed as a rider moves from position Po to position P, find the rider's height above the ground h when 0 is 120°. (Round your answer to one decimal place.) h = ft

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The figure below is a simplified model of a Ferris wheel with diameter 210 feet. The top of the wheel is 221 feet above the
ground. If 0 is the central angle formed as a rider moves from position P, to position P,, find the rider's height above the
ground h when 0 is 120°. (Round your answer to one decimal place.)
ft
Pi
Po
Transcribed Image Text:The figure below is a simplified model of a Ferris wheel with diameter 210 feet. The top of the wheel is 221 feet above the ground. If 0 is the central angle formed as a rider moves from position P, to position P,, find the rider's height above the ground h when 0 is 120°. (Round your answer to one decimal place.) ft Pi Po
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