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Define The Problem

This document defines the parameters for determining the window of time that a diver can safely fall from a moving cart on a Ferris wheel into a body of water below. It lists the assumptions made, including that the cart and wheel move at constant rates, the diver falls straight down, weight and air resistance are ignored, and several geometric properties. It also identifies the variables involved, such as the vertical and horizontal positions of the diver and cart over time. The goal is to calculate the range of time during which the diver can be released to ensure she will land in the water.

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Define The Problem

This document defines the parameters for determining the window of time that a diver can safely fall from a moving cart on a Ferris wheel into a body of water below. It lists the assumptions made, including that the cart and wheel move at constant rates, the diver falls straight down, weight and air resistance are ignored, and several geometric properties. It also identifies the variables involved, such as the vertical and horizontal positions of the diver and cart over time. The goal is to calculate the range of time during which the diver can be released to ensure she will land in the water.

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DefinetheProblem:

Whatistherangeoftimewherethedivercanbedroppedwhereshewillsurvivethefall?

Assumptions:
Herheight
CartismovingtowardtheFerrisWheelataconstant
rate
Diverfallsstraightdown??
Ignoreweight
CartandWheelstartatthesametime
Initialstartingpoint
Aerodynamicsofthefallingperson(ignorewind
resistance)
Velocityofthetrack
AngularVelocityoftheFerrisWheel
Seatdoesntrock
Ferriswheelspinsataconstantrate
platformalwayslevel
circumferenceoftheFerriswheel
depthofwater
Shewonthitanythinigonthewaydown
tubiswideenough
units(metersorfeet)
dimensionsofthecart

Variables:
Verticalpositionofthediver
Horizontalpositionofthediver
Horizontalpositionofthecart
Timefromreleasetosplash

Ifwefeellikegettingcomplex:
Diversprojectedpath

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