Grade 12 Core Mathematics

Final Project 2013-2014

Student name ID Task performed
1. Ahmed Ali Alhashmi At1001307 Task 1 part 2 and task 2
2. Khalid Jamal Juma At1001445 Task 1 part 1
3. Ahmed Sulaiman Aldhanhani At1001431 Task 1 part 3





Roller Coaster Fun






TASK 1: Equation Modeling
Below are descriptions of some rides in an amusement park and some questions for you
to answer. Use algebra (i.e. do not use your graphing calculator to graph the functions) to
solve each unless otherwise directed. SHOW ALL YOUR WORK
1. The SLIDE.
This ride is located in the kiddie section! The height of the rider above ground,
h yards, after t seconds can be modeled by the function:
()
a. How long does the ride last (from starting height to reaching ground level)?
()
*Let it = 0
()
()
()

b. Change the numbers so that the ride starts higher and drops faster.
*We can use any number so I chose -4t+80
()
()

c. Now how long does the ride last, based on the changes in part b?
()
*Let it = 0
()
()
()

2. The LITTLE DROP. On this ride, for some period of time, the rider dips below the
ground level. The height of the rider after t seconds can be modeled by the function:
()

a. What is the starting height of this ride?
()

() ()

()
()

b. How long is the rider below the ground?
()

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c. If the ride lasts a total of 10 seconds, what is the height of the exit gate?
()

() ()

()
()



d. Use the information from the parts above to sketch a graph of the height of the ride
over time with the appropriate labels on the axes.







3. The SCREAM. This ride lasts for 8 seconds. The height of the rider can be modeled
by the function:
() (

)(

)
a. At which height does this ride begin?

() (

)(

)
() (()

())(()

() )
() ()()
()

b. At what height does this ride end?

() (

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)
() (()

())(()

() )
() ()()
()

c. At what height is the ride after 5 seconds?
() (

)(

)
() (()

())(()

() )
() ()()
() Meters

d. At what time(s) does the ride hit ground level?
() (

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)
(

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)
(

)
sec sec
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sec sec



e. Sketch a graph of the ride with the appropriate labels on the axes. You may use
youre the Grapher program and experiment with the WINDOW to get the right
picture. (Copy paste your graph below)












f. Using the graph from part e, over what interval(s) of time does the ride drop
below ground level
From the 2 to 4 seconds














Task 2: The Design




A roller coaster can be based on mathematical functions, but they are more likely to be
made up of pieces, each of which is a different mathematical function. This allows much
more flexibility. Use piecewise functions to design your own roller coaster. (You will
actually be modeling the height of the roller coaster over time.) Include a graph of the
roller coaster. Your roller coaster MUST fit the following criteria:
a. Each of the pieces are connected to each other

b. Uses at least 5 DIFFERENT functions/pieces
()
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Once you have decided on a design of your roller coaster and have graphed it answer the
following questions using the graph and the function.
a. What is its starting height?
()
()

b. How long does the ride last?


c. What is its ending height?
()
() ()
()

d. Approximate how long it takes to reach its highest point?


e. Why would it be useful to be able to have equations for a roller coaster?
To create a continues roller coaster

f. What kinds of things might you be able to figure out about the roller coaster?
The height of the roller coaster, the time needed to reach the ending point and the
time that it hits the highest point

g. How might it help you to design or change the design?
By creating other functions