Physics (10th Edition)

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1118486897
ISBN 13: 978-1-11848-689-4

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Mathematical Concepts - Problems - Page 20: 16

Answer

We look for the distance between the top of the building and the reference point $tan(35^{\circ}) = \frac{x}{85} $ $x \approx 59.5176\; m$ We look for the distance between the top of the antenna and reference point $tan(38^{\circ}) = \frac{x+h}{85} $ $x+h \approx 66.4093\; find difference 66.4093-59.5176 $ = 6.89 m

Work Step by Step

$tan(35^{\circ}) = \frac{x}{85} $ $x \approx 59.5176\; m$ $tan(38^{\circ}) = \frac{x+h}{85} $ $x+h \approx 66.4093\; m$ $(59.5176) + h = 66.4093$ $h = 66.4093 - 59.5176 \approx 6.89 m$
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