Question

The Ferris Wheel has a radius of 20 feet, and its center is 40 feet above the ground. ​

Answer 1

• The lowest point = 20 ft
• The highest point = 60 ft
• The diameter of the wheel = 40 ft

Explanation:

Given

• The radius = 20 ft
• Distance from the ground to the center = 40 ft

To find

• The lowest point
• The highest point
• The diameter of the wheel

Solution

• The diameter = 2*radius = 2*20 ft = 40 ft
• The lowest point = distance to the center - radius = 40 ft - 20 ft = 20 ft
• The highest point = the lowest point + diameter = 20 ft + 40 ft = 60 ft