L4 Trigonometric Functions - Part 1
Completion requirements
Unit 5
Applications of Derivatives
B. Related Rates Problems
Lesson 4: Trigonometric Functions
Suppose someone standing a few metres away releases a helium-filled balloon. Imagine trying to follow the movement of the balloon. When does your head move the fastest? When does it move the slowest?
Now, suppose a drone flies directly over your head. If you watch it as it flies by, when is your head moving the fastest? When is it moving the slowest?
In both of these scenarios, you have connected two motions, the motion of the balloon (or drone) and the motion of your head. A connection like this is the basic idea behind related rates.
Now, suppose a drone flies directly over your head. If you watch it as it flies by, when is your head moving the fastest? When is it moving the slowest?
In both of these scenarios, you have connected two motions, the motion of the balloon (or drone) and the motion of your head. A connection like this is the basic idea behind related rates.
