A Ferris wheel 50 ft in diameter makes one revolution every 40 sec. If the center of the wheel is 30 ft above the ground, how long after reaching the low point is a rider 50 ft above the ground? ww..* Entregar

A Ferris wheel 50 ft in diameter makes one revolution every 40 sec. If the center of the wheel is 30 ft above the ground, how long after reaching the low point is a rider 50 ft above the ground? ww..* Entregar

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.4: The Pythagorean Theorem

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A Ferris wheel 50 ft in diameter makes one revolution
every 40 sec. If the center of the wheel is 30 ft above
the ground, how long after reaching the low point is a
rider 50 ft above the ground?
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