APPLIED TRIG CHALLENGE

Due 1/30/2013

Guidelines For The Challenge• You will work in small groups• You may use a ruler, yardstick and calculator• You must type your results and explain your problem

solving in detail• You will need to be creative to estimate results you can

not directly measure• All problems can be solved!!• Reference examples in your notes• Show all math and add a diagram to your solutions• Your explanation is as important as the number • Be thorough in your explanations

1. Find the angle of inclination for the stairs in the main hall

2. Find the acute angle (in white) in the main hall

3. Find the acute angle in the W in the lobby

4. Find the acute angle in the tile in the lobby (by the auditorium)

5. Find the oblique angle in the wall near guidance.

6. Find the angle of inclination in the door stop for guidance.

7. Find both angles in the wall near the drinking fountain by the team locker rooms.

8. Find the angle of inclination of the lever on the condiments.

9. Find the three angles of the triangle for the menuboard.

10. Find the angle the back leg of the chair makes with the floor.

11. Find the angle the top of the lockers make with the wall.

12. What is the angle of the plaques to the shelf?

13. Find the two base angles of the triangle made by the lid.

14. Find the angle of Mr. McKiernan’s arm with the wall.

15. Find the angles of Mr. Quinn’s doorstop.

16. Find the angle of the roof in the library.