PRECALCULUS
MODULE 5B
APPLICATIONS OF HYPERBOLA
Feb 15- Feb22
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE LESSON
At the end of the lesson, the student is able to
Use the properties and equation of hyperbola in solving real-life situated problems
Follow the steps on solving real-life situated problems
LESSON OUTLINE
This module contains the steps in solving real-life situated problems involving hyperbolas and
examples of applications of hyperbolas in real-life situation.
DISCUSSION
In the previous module 5A, you were taught how to graph and find equations of hyperbolas using
the properties and how to graph a hyperbola using standard and general equation form. This time,
you are going to apply those concepts you have learned from the previous module to real-life
situations where hyperbola is being applied.
Steps in Solving Real-Life Situated Problems
1. Read and Understand the problem
2. Illustrate the situation in the problem.
3. Sketch the graph of a conic section represented by the illustration.
4. Make an equation that represents the graph (if necessary).
5. Solve for the unknown (missing) in the problem by using the equation.
6. Make a conclusion as your final answer.
EXAMPLES
1. A viewing spot tower miniature has a shape of a hyperboloid and is 6.5 inches high. The
rooftop and ground floor are 4 inches in diameter and are symmetric with respect to the
middle height of the tower. The circular portion between the rooftop and the ceiling has a
diameter of 3 inches. Find the diameter of the circular portion of the viewing spot 5 inches
above the ground.
2. An explosion is heard by two stations 1200 m apart, located at F1(600, 0) and F2(600, 0).
If the explosion was heard in F1 two seconds before it was heard in F2, identify the possible
locations of the explosion. Use 340 m/s as the speed of sound. Suppose that the explosion
is due north of station A, how far is the explosion from the station A?
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SOLUTIONS:
1. A viewing spot tower miniature has a shape of a hyperboloid and is 6.5 inches high. The
rooftop and ground floor are 4 inches in diameter and are symmetric with respect to the
middle height of the tower. The circular portion between the rooftop and the ceiling has a
diameter of 3 inches. Find the diameter of the circular portion of the viewing spot 5 inches
above the ground.
a. Illustrate the situation in the problem.
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b. Sketch the graph of a conic section represented by the illustration
c. Make an equation that represents the graph
Based on the graph, 𝑎 = 1.5 𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑠 but 𝑏 is not given. Note that to make an equation of the
hyperbola, we need h, k, a, and b. Here, we only have a=1.5, h=0, k=0. So, we need to find the
value of b. To solve for b, all we have to do is to use the equation for a horizontal hyperbola. Using
(𝑥−ℎ)2 (𝑦−𝑘)2
the equation − = 1, we also need any (x,y) to solve for b. Remember, (x,y)
𝑎2 𝑏2
coordinates are any points on the hyperbola (aside from the vertices). Based on the situation, we
have the points (-2, 3.25), (-2, -3.25), (2, 3.25), and (2, -3.25) on the hyperbola. We can use any of
these points (still result to the same value of b) and for this case we can use the point (2, 3.25).
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Thus, we can now solve for b given that x=2, y=3.25, h=0, k=0, and a=1.5.
(2 − 0)2 (3.25 − 0)2
− =1
(1.5)2 𝑏2
(2)2 (3.25)2
− =1
(1.5)2 𝑏2
4 10.5625
− =1
2.25 𝑏2
10.5625 4
− = 1 −
𝑏2 2.25
10.5625 7
− = −
𝑏2 9
−10.5625(9) = −7𝑏2
−10.5625(9) −7𝑏2
=
−7 −7
−10.5625(9)
= 𝑏2
−7
10.5625(9)
±√ =𝑏
7
±3.69 ≈ 𝑏 or 𝑏 ≈ ±3.69
Since b is positive, the value of b would be approximately 3.69.
Now, we already have the value of b which is approximately 3.69, a=1.5, and (h, k) is (0,0).
So, the standard equation form of the hyperbola being described in the situation is
(𝑥−0)2 (𝑦−0)2
− (3.69)2 = 1.
(1.5)2
d. Solve for the unknown.
The problem is to find the diameter of the circular portion of the viewing spot 5 inches
above the ground. To solve this problem, we need to relate the situation into a graph and use its
equation. Using the illustration presented in the graph, the x-value when y=1.75 will serve as the
radius of the circular portion. Note that the diameter is twice the radius. So, when x is found, we
need to multiply it by 2 and becomes the diameter of the circular portion.
Now, using the equation, solve for x when y=1.75.
(𝒙 − 𝟎 ) 𝟐 (𝒚 − 𝟎)𝟐
− =𝟏
(𝟏. 𝟓)𝟐 (𝟑. 𝟔𝟗)𝟐
𝒙𝟐 𝟏. 𝟕𝟓𝟐
− =𝟏
(𝟏. 𝟓)𝟐 (𝟑. 𝟔𝟗)𝟐
𝒙𝟐 𝟏. 𝟕𝟓𝟐
= 𝟏 +
(𝟏. 𝟓)𝟐 (𝟑. 𝟔𝟗)𝟐
𝒙𝟐
= 𝟏. 𝟐𝟐𝟒𝟗𝟏𝟕𝟓𝟔𝟏
𝟐. 𝟐𝟓
𝒙𝟐 = (𝟏. 𝟐𝟐𝟒𝟗𝟏𝟕𝟓𝟔𝟏)(𝟐. 𝟐𝟓)
𝒙𝟐 = 𝟐. 𝟕𝟓𝟔𝟎𝟔𝟒𝟓𝟏𝟐
𝒙 = ±√𝟐. 𝟕𝟓𝟔𝟎𝟔𝟒𝟓𝟏𝟐
𝒙 ≈ ±𝟏. 𝟔𝟔
Note that the x-value is just the radius. Now, multiplying 1.66 by 2 will result to 3.32.
e. Make a conclusion as your final answer.
Therefore, the diameter of the circular portion of the viewing spot miniature 5 inches above
the ground is approximately 3.32 inches.
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2. An explosion is heard by two stations 1200 m apart, located at F1(600, 0) and F2(600, 0).
If the explosion was heard in F1 two seconds before it was heard in F2, identify the possible
locations of the explosion. Use 340 m/s as the speed of sound. Suppose that the explosion
is due north of station A, how far is the explosion from the station A?
a. Illustrate the situation in the problem.
Using the given speed of sound, we deduce that the sound traveled 340(2) = 680 m farther in reaching
F2 than in reaching F1. This is then the difference of the distances of the explosion from the two
stations. Thus, the explosion is on a hyperbola with foci are F1 and F2, on the branch closer to F1.
b. Sketch the graph of a conic section represented by the illustration
We have c = 600 and 2a = 680, so a = 340 and b 2 = c2 -a2 = 244400 or b=494.37
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c. Make an equation that represents the graph
We have c = 600 and 2a = 680, so a = 340 and b2 = c2 -a2 = 244400. The explosion could therefore be
𝑥2 𝑦2
anywhere on the left branch of the hyperbola − 2 = 1.
3402 (√244,400)
*Note that the graph of the hyperbola is being described by its equation. We need to find the possible
locations of the explosion and the possible locations of the explosion is being described by the graph
of the hyperbola on the left branch. Hence, the possible locations of the explosion, can be found on the
𝑥2 𝑦2
left branch of the hyperbola described by the equation − 2 = 1.
3402 (√244,400)
d. Solve for the unknown.
As part of the problem, the explosion is due north of station A and we need to find the distance of
the explosion from station A. So, in finding the distance, we need to use the equation of the hyperbola.
Using the equation, the distance of the explosion is just the same as finding the value of y when x=600.
Thus, we have
𝑥2 𝑦2
− =1
3402 (√244,400)2
(600)2 𝑦2
− =1
3402 244,400
𝑦2 (600)2
− = 1−
244,400 3402
2
𝑦 611
− =−
244,400 289
𝑦2 611
(−1) (− =− ) (−1)
244,400 289
𝑦2 611
(244400) ( = ) (244400)
244,400 289
𝑦 2 = 516707.2664
𝑦 = ±√516707.2664
𝑦 ≈ ±718.82
Take the positive value of y since we need to find the distance.
e. Make a conclusion as your final answer.
Therefore, the possible locations of the explosion can be found on the left branch of the
𝑥2 𝑦2
hyperbola described by the equation 3402 − 2 = 1. Suppose that the explosion is found due
(√244,400)
north of station A, its distance from station A is approximately 718.82 meters.
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FAMILY NAME, FIRST NAME MI. GRADE 11-STEM 1
LAST PROBLEM SET 5B: Applications of HYPERBOLA
DUE ON: February 22, 2021
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer the following problems using the steps given/presented in the module.
MULTIPLE ERASURES ARE NOT ALLOWED. Be organized in writing your answers. You
may use handwritten solution examples as your guide. Your illustration and graphs must be
presentable.
1. A viewing spot tower has a shape of a hyperboloid and is 32 meters high. The rooftop and
ground floor are 10 meters in diameter and are symmetric with respect to the middle height
of the tower. The circular portion between the rooftop and the ceiling has a diameter of 8
meters. Find the diameter of the circular portion of the viewing spot 20 meters above the
ground.
2. An explosion is heard by two stations 1600 m apart, located at F1(-800, 0) and F2(800, 0).
If the explosion was heard in F1 two seconds before it was heard in F2, identify the possible
locations of the explosion. Use 360 m/s as the speed of sound. Suppose that the explosion
is due south of station A, how far is the explosion from the station A?
For Online Submission.
Write your answer in an intermediate paper. You may use a graphing paper for the graph.
Send through google classroom on “Problem Set 5B” under “Problem Set Section” of your
classwork.
MY REFLECTION:
In 3-5 sentences, make a reflection of the lesson by answering the following questions:
What did you learn and realize from the lesson?
What are still unclear to you about the lesson?
Your 3-5 sentence reflection will be for the two questions already [not for every question].
You must write this at the end of every module lesson on your notes.
NOTES CONTENT for Module 5B:
Your notes must contain the summary of the discussion in this module, complete examples,
complete answers to the given problem set, and at the last part under the lesson will be your 3-
5 sentence reflection. As part of your notes, must be the correct answers of the problem set.
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