Question

A driver runs over a nail, puncturing the tire without causing a leak. The position of the nail in the tire, with relation to the ground, while the car is moving at a constant speed is shown in the table.

Time (s) Approximate height of the nail off the ground (inches)
0 0
0.01 2.1
0.02 7.6
0.03 14.9
0.04 21.5
0.05 25.5
0.06 25.5
0.07 21.5

Which key features of the function representing the nail’s travel can be used to determine the amount of time it takes for the nail to reach the same orientation it had when it entered the tire?

A. period
B. minimum
C. maximum
D. amplitude

Answer 1

Answer: period

Explanation:

Answer 2

The correct option is A.

Explanation:

It is given that a driver runs over a nail, puncturing the tire without causing a leak.

Tire of a car represents a periodic function because after a particular time the tire comes its initial stage and that particular time interval is called a period.

It means period is the key feature of the function representing the nail’s travel can be used to determine the amount of time it takes for the nail to reach the same orientation it had when it entered the tire.

Therefore the correct option is A.