Math 142
Exam 1
1.
(10
pt) For the following two angles, convert from radians to degrees (or vice
versa).
a) 252° b)
radians
2.
(20
pt) Assume that the radius the earth is 4000 miles.
a)
How
fast is the earth moving at the equator?
b)
How
fast is the earth moving at 60° North latitude?
3.
(15
pt) Find the following values without a calculator.
a)
b)
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d)
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e)
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4.
(18
pt) Assume that
=
and that
. Find all the trigonometric functions at
. In what quadrant does
lie?
5.
(12 pt) a) Sketch the graph
of the function
b) What is
the amplitude?
c)
What
is the period?
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6. (20 pt) Find all the
trigonometric
functions for the angle q.
q
?
7. (15 pt) The sun is straight overhead at noon at your house and
sets at 6pm. There is a telephone pole in your front yard. You measure the
shadow and find it to be 103.92 ft. You look at your watch and notice that it
is 4pm. How tall is the pole?