Question

A 24-meter line is used to tether a helium-
filled ballon. Beause of a breeze, the line
makes an angle of approximately θ with the
ground.
Write an equation linking the height h of
the balloon to the angle θ.

Answer 1

sin θ =h/24

Answer 2

h
sin θ = ------
24

so 24 * sin θ = h