Question

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Answer 1

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. Type your answer below. Explain your work.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

@cupcakejin I will solve this problem, give me 4 minutes

Answer 4

ok thanks :)

Answer 5

Distance is 2712.25 feet. tan(x) = opposite over adjacent tan(32) = (1,700 - 5.2) / x x tan(32) = 1,694.8 x = 1,694.8/ (tan(32)) x = 2712.25 feet

You can use that for your answer.

Answer 6

@cupcakejin Hope you have a nice day!

Answer 7

The 5.3 should be 5.2 in the drawing.
h = 1700 - 5.2 = 1694.8
tan 32 = opposite / adjacent = h / g = 1694.8 / g
g = 1694.8 / tan 32 = ?