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Algebra 2

Unit 11: Lesson 9

Sinusoidal models

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Interpreting trigonometric graphs in context

Hugo has a pin attached to one of the spokes of his bike's wheel, for decoration. The height of the pin above the ground, in centimeters, is modeled by H, left parenthesis, t, right parenthesis where t is the time in seconds. The function is graphed below, along with one segment highlighted.

Answer two questions about the highlighted segment.

1) Which feature of the graph corresponds to the highlighted segment?

2) What is the meaning of the highlighted segment?

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Algebra 2

Unit 11: Lesson 9

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