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Modeling with Periodic Functions — Quiz

Question 4 • Precalculus

Which of the following situations can be modeled with a periodic function?

Answer
A
the height of a football after it has been thrown
B
the height of a pebble stuck in the tread of a tire
C
the height of a person riding on an escalator
D
the height of a building after it has been constructed

Explanation

A pebble stuck in a tire moves up and down as the tire rotates, returning to the same height after each full turn. That repeating pattern can be modeled by a periodic function. The other heights change without repeating in a regular cycle.

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