Charlie is at a small airfield watching for the approach of a small plane with engine trouble. He sees the plane at an angle of elevation of 32 . At the same time, the pilot radios Charlie and reports the plane’s altitude is 1,700 feet. Charlie’s eyes are 5.2 feet from the ground. Draw a sketch of this situation (you do not need to submit the sketch).

Find the ground distance from Charlie to the plane. Explain your work.

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Charlie is at a small airfield watching for the approach of a small plane with engine trouble. He sees the plane at an angle of elevation of 32 . At the same time, the pilot radios Charlie and reports the plane’s altitude is 1,700 feet. Charlie’s eyes are 5.2 feet from the ground. Draw a sketch of this situation (you do not need to submit the sketch).

 
Find the ground distance from Charlie to the plane. Explain your work.

anonymous · Answer

It's a good thing that you explained your error. I had a really good come back that I was going to lay on you.

anonymous · Answer

umm ok?

anonymous · Answer

waht do you mean that charlie is 5.2 feet off the ground?

anonymous · Answer

his eyes are 5.2 ft off the ground

anonymous · Answer

ah ok

anonymous · Answer

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