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Part 6b: New Tools
for Comparing Time and Temperature
We have found that such cyclic phenomena as average temperature and daylight hours can be approximated by a function of the form
f(x) = A sin [ B (x - C)] + D
To complete
your assignment:
1. Give the equation for both the Daylight data and
the Average Temperature data. Explain how
you determined each of the variables: A, B, C and
D.
Be sure to answer all the questions asked
in Part 6a.
2. Determine the maximum value of each function. On what date(s)
do these maximums occur?
3. Describe your findings and suggest any possible reason(s) for
this phenomenon.
This
POW will be graded as follows:
- A maximum grade of B, if you choose to write Part 6 as seperate addendum
to your Final Report.
- A maximum grade of A+, if you choose to re-write your Final Report in
light of your new findings.
- Up to five points will be deducted for each incorrect variable (A,
B,
C and D); up to five points will be
deducted for each incorrect maximum, and up to ten points will be deducted
for failing to explain
how you determined the variables and describe/explain your findings (#3,
above).
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