helicopter flying at 800 feet car is seen at a angle of depression of 72 whats the distance of the car to the nearest foot?
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helicopter flying at 800 feet car is seen at a angle of depression of 72 whats the distance of the car?
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#1 by Josephine on March 20th, 2010
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Tan 72 = 800.distance of car
So Distance of car = 800/tan 72 = 259.9 = 260 feet correct to nearest foot.
#2 by James G on March 20th, 2010
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straight forward Trig
Tan 72 = x/800
3.077 = x/800
x = 3.077×800
x = 2461 feet
#3 by chrislongden3 on March 20th, 2010
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800*tan(18) = 260 feet