Math Problem Statement

design a roller coaster and specify the equations for your roller coaster track from the starting point (entrance on the left) to its finish point (exit on the right). The three segments of track from Part A must be included in your track. You must determine equations (minimum of 4) for the section on the left to join L1 and equations (minimum of 3) from L2 to the exit point, ensuring a smooth transition between points-show detailed working, equations, constraints, reasons for the choices etc. Part A: picture

Design a roller coaster and specify the equations for your roller coaster track from the starting point (entrance on the left) to its finish point (exit on the right). The three segments of track from Part A must be included in your track. You must determine equations (minimum of 4) for the section on the left to join L1 and equations (minimum of 3) from L2 to the exit point, ensuring a smooth transition between points—show detailed working, equations, constraints, reasons for the choices, etc. Part A: picture.

Solution

To design a roller coaster track using the equations given in the image, we need to:

  1. Identify the existing segments provided in Part A.
  2. Create additional equations that join these segments smoothly.
  3. Ensure continuity at each joint to maintain smooth transitions.

Part A: Existing Track Segments

From the image, we observe three track segments:

  1. Linear Segment L1L_1: y=0.7xy = 0.7x
  2. Quadratic Segment f(x)f(x): f(x)=0.078125x2+0.7xf(x) = -0.078125x^2 + 0.7x
  3. Linear Segment L2L_2: y=1.8x+20y = -1.8x + 20

Each of these segments represents part of the roller coaster track.

Plan for Additional Segments

To complete the track, we need to add:

  1. A section on the left of L1L_1 that smoothly connects with L1L_1 (entrance).
  2. A section on the right of L2L_2 that extends to the exit.

1. Design Equations for the Entrance Section

To create a smooth connection before L1L_1, we can introduce a new linear or quadratic function that connects to y=0.7xy = 0.7x with continuity in both value and slope at the transition point.

Assume the entrance is at x=5x = -5. We’ll create two segments for the entrance:

Entrance Segment 1 (Parabolic)

Let's define this segment as: y=a1x2+b1x+c1y = a_1x^2 + b_1x + c_1

For smoothness, we need it to satisfy:

  • y(5)=yy(-5) = y at the point where it meets L1L_1.
  • ( y'(-5) = 0.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Linear Equations
Quadratic Equations
Continuity and Differentiability

Formulas

Linear equation: y = mx + b
Quadratic equation: y = ax^2 + bx + c
Continuity and slope matching at transition points

Theorems

Slope continuity theorem for smooth transitions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12