Question

nearsighted cow classic calculus problem

Answer 1

Are we suppose to find the derivative of its sight?

Answer 2

maybe the integral of its periphery

Answer 3

Supposed to find "the vertical angle subtended by the billboard at her eye in terms of x" and also the distance the cow must be standing from the billboard to maximize the first thing.

Answer 4

is this an optimization problem?

Answer 5

also it would help if you gave us more information

Answer 6

yes, optimization. hang on, getting more info.

Answer 7

Rectangular billboard 5 ft in height is 12 ft above the ground. Nearsighted cow with eye level at 4 ft above ground stands x ft from the billboard. Express theta in terms of x, then find the distance the cow must stand from the billboard in order to maximize theta.

Answer 8

12-5=×