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Area

In this section of the lab, we will estimate the area enclosed by the walls of our Metrodome model. Naturally, our answers will depend on our mathematical model.



QUESTION 1: The crudest approximation for the stadium shape is a rectangle.





QUESTION 2:

A different model for the stadium is to assume the walls of the Metrodome are given by an ellipse with axes of length and 1.





QUESTION 3:

A more sophisticated model postulates that the walls of the stadium satisfy the equation





QUESTION 4: As part of your lab report, comment on the models above and how well you think they correspond to reality. We have attached some Metrodome Facts to help you make informed decisions. For example you may want to consider:





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Bob Hesse
Thu Feb 20 09:21:36 CST 1997