Question

A plane flying with a constant speed of 390 km/h passes over a ground radar station at an altitude of 2 km and climbs at an angle of 30°. At what rate is the distance from the plane to the radar station increasing a minute later? (Round your answer to the nearest whole number.)

Answer 1

so if i am reading he question correctly, separate the planes movement into x and y components and use pathagorean theorum

Answer 2

It really helps to draw a picture. After you do this, draw the vectors you are trying to solve for. If you need additional help, I'm here.

Answer 3

I did draw a triangle but the problem is its not a right triangle

Answer 4

Try splitting the triangle in such a way where you have 2 right triangles.

Answer 5

Also.. If I am understanding the question correctly. There is already a right triangle, but it's above a rectangle.

Answer 6

now split into components

Answer 7

so the height of the triangle should be 2 correct?