Question

The Ferris wheel in the figure has a radius of 68 feet. The clearance between the wheel and the ground is 14 feet. The rectangular coordinate systemn shown has its origin on the ground directly below the center of the wheel. Use the coordinate system to write the equation of the circular wheel.

Answer 1

The equation is composed of the Coordinates of center is ground + radius
Coordinates of center (0,82) radius 68 feet equation is (x-0)^2+(y-82)^2=68^2.