The height A(t)in metres of the tide above mean sea level on March Sth at Kingstown harbor is given by h(t) = 3 sin (Et:), for 0sts 24, where t is the number of hours after midnight. (a) At what times is high tide and how high is it? (b) What is the height of the tide at 10 am? (c) If a ship can cross the harbor provided that the tide is at least 2 m above mean sea level, when is crossing possible on March Sth?

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6. The height h(t)in metres of the tide above mean sea level on March 8th at
Kingstown harbor is given by h(t) = 3 sin (E:), for 0sts 24, where t is the
number of hours after midnight.
(a) At what times is high tide and how high is it?
(b) What is the height of the tide at 10 am?
(c) if a ship can cross the harbor provided that the tide is at least 2 m above mean
sea level, when is crossing possible on March 8th?
Transcribed Image Text:6. The height h(t)in metres of the tide above mean sea level on March 8th at Kingstown harbor is given by h(t) = 3 sin (E:), for 0sts 24, where t is the number of hours after midnight. (a) At what times is high tide and how high is it? (b) What is the height of the tide at 10 am? (c) if a ship can cross the harbor provided that the tide is at least 2 m above mean sea level, when is crossing possible on March 8th?
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