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The document contains a multi-part question about modeling the tidal patterns around an island where a man is stranded. It asks the student to: 1) Determine the parameters a, b, and c that model the tidal depth h as a function of time t. 2) Sketch the tidal graph and indicate the window of time available for crossing to another island based on a depth limit of 1.5 meters. 3) Calculate how much time the man has to complete the crossing during this window.

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The document contains a multi-part question about modeling the tidal patterns around an island where a man is stranded. It asks the student to: 1) Determine the parameters a, b, and c that model the tidal depth h as a function of time t. 2) Sketch the tidal graph and indicate the window of time available for crossing to another island based on a depth limit of 1.5 meters. 3) Calculate how much time the man has to complete the crossing during this window.

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2018

SAC 2 PREP 1

Question 1

A pendulum’s motion relative to an equilibrium point can be modelled by the rule

3 cos , for 0 .

Where f is the displacement in centimetres from the equilibrium point and x is measured in
seconds.

a) Using algebra, find any axial intercepts.

3 marks

b) Use calculus to differentiate 3 cos and hence, find any turning points.

3 marks

c) Sketch the graph of the pendulum’s motion. labelling intercepts, turning points and end
points.

3 marks
d) Determine the greatest distance the end of the pendulum travels before changing direction.
After how long does this occur?

2 marks

e) Find the average rate of change of the function between 0 and . Express your
answer, correct to two decimal places.

2 marks

f) Find the instantaneous velocity when as an exact value.

1 mark

g) Determine the period of the pendulum’s motion.

1 mark

Question 2

Tom is marooned on an island in a region that has extreme tides. He is able


to accurately measure the depth of the water around the island. At midday
the depth of the water is at a maximum depth of 4.8 metres. He has also
found that 24 hours separates the high tides. At low tide the depth of the
water is 40 cm. The depth of the water can be modelled by the function of
the form h(t )  a cosbt   c, t  0 , where h is the depth of the water at time t
hours after 12 noon.

a) Determine the value of a, b and c. 3 marks


A reef joins the island Tom is on, to a neighbouring island. The depth of the water on the reef is
still modelled by the function given above. Tom reasons that he will have a greater chance of
being rescued if he can make it to the other island. Being unable to swim, he needs the water to be
no deeper than 1.5 metres in order to complete the crossing.

b) Sketch the first period of the graph of h against t, indicating on your graph the times
available to him to complete the crossing.

4 marks

d) How much time does he have to complete the crossing.

1 mark

e) If Tom is afraid of sharks and will only cross if the depth of the water is less than 1 metre,
How will this affect the time he has to make the crossing?

3 marks

To his horror, Tom estimates that it will take him more than 10 hours to complete the crossing. He
decides to build a fire at the high point of the island to attract a passing ship. Tom calculates that
the type of ship that passes the island needs a depth of at least 4.5 metres so that it does not run
aground.

f) Between what times during the day can a ship approach the island?

2 marks

g) If the ship must travel 10 km to reach the island, what speed in km/hr must the ship
average to save Tom?

2 marks

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