A Ferris wheel has a maximum height of 245 feet and a wheel diameter of 230 feet. Find an equation for the wheel if the center of the wheel is on the y-axis and y represents the height above the ground.

Question

A Ferris wheel has a maximum height of 245 feet and a wheel diameter of 230 feet. Find an equation for the wheel if the center of the wheel is on the​ y-axis and y represents the height above the ground.

equation is ?

Reiny · Accepted Answer

radius must be 115 ft
and its center must be 245-115 or 130 above the x-axis, (the ground)

equation:
x^2 + (y-130)^2 = 115^2 = 13225

see
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=x%5E2+%2B+%28y-130%29%5E2+%3D+13225

madison · Answer

A Ferris wheel has a maximum height of 270 feet and a wheel diameter of 250 feet. Find an equation for the wheel if the center of the wheel is on the​ y-axis and y represents the height above the ground.

ahmed · Answer

x^2 + (y-145)^2=15625

A Ferris wheel has a maximum height of 245 feet and a wheel diameter of 230 feet. Find an equation for the wheel if the center of the wheel is on the​ y-axis and y represents the height above the ground.

A Ferris wheel has a maximum height of 245 feet and a wheel diameter of 230 feet. Find an equation for the wheel if the center of the wheel is on the y-axis and y represents the height above the ground.