The depth of water in a port is modelled by the function d(t)=pcosqt+7.5, for 0t12,  where t  is the number of hours after high tide. At high tide,  the depth is 9.7 metres. At low tide,  which is 7 hours later, the depth is 5.3 metres

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 The depth of water in a port is modelled by the function d(t)=pcosqt+7.5, for 0t12,

 where t

 is the number of hours after high tide.

At high tide,

 the depth is 9.7 metres.

At low tide,

 which is 7 hours later, the depth is 5.3 metres.

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