To find the launch angle $A$ required for the cyclist to reach a maximum height of 35 feet above the landing zone, we need to analyze the maximum height in the vertical motion of the cyclist. Here’s how to approach it:

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Vertical Motion Equation: The height function given is: $y(t) = -16t^2 + 100t \sin(A) + 10$

2. Maximum Height Condition: The maximum height is achieved when the vertical velocity is zero. The vertical velocity function is: $y'(t) = -32t + 100 \sin(A)$ Setting $y'(t) = 0$ to find the time $t$ at maximum height: $-32t + 100 \sin(A) = 0$ $t = \frac{100 \sin(A)}{32}$

3. Substitute $t$ Back into $y(t)$: Substitute $t = \frac{100 \sin(A)}{32}$ into $y(t)$ to find the maximum height: $y\left(\frac{100 \sin(A)}{32}\right) = -16 \left(\frac{100 \sin(A)}{32}\right)^2 + 100 \left(\frac{100 \sin(A)}{32}\right) \sin(A) + 10$

4. Set Maximum Height to 35 Feet: Now, we set this expression equal to 35 and solve for $A$: $-16 \left(\frac{100 \sin(A)}{32}\right)^2 + 100 \left(\frac{100 \sin(A)}{32}\right) \sin(A) + 10 = 35$

This is a quadratic equation in terms of $\sin(A)$, and solving this equation will give us the required value of $A$ to reach a maximum height of 35 feet.

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Here are five related questions for further exploration:

1. What would be the launch angle if the maximum height required were different, say 40 feet?
2. How would changes in the cyclist's initial speed affect the parametric equations?
3. What is the total horizontal distance traveled by the cyclist?
4. At what angle should the ramp be inclined to maximize the horizontal distance of the jump?
5. How long does it take for the cyclist to reach the maximum height?

Tip: In projectile motion problems, analyzing horizontal and vertical motions separately often simplifies calculations.