Final answer:
The yo-yo takes a certain amount of time to fall all the way down and rise back up. We can find this time by solving an equation derived from the given function.
Step-by-step explanation:
The function representing the vertical distance (in cm) between the yo-yo and Isabella's hand at time t seconds is given by: y(t) = 40 cos(2π/3t) - 71.
To find how long it takes for the yo-yo to fall all the way down from its peak and then rise up to a vertical distance of -80 cm, we need to find the values of t that satisfy the equation y(t) = -80.
Next, we solve the equation: 40 cos(2π/3t) - 71 = -80. From there, we can find the values of t that satisfy the equation and determine the time it takes for the yo-yo to fall all the way down and rise back up to a vertical distance of -80 cm.