Question

An observer on the ground is x meters from the base of the launch pad of a rocket, which is at the same level as the observer. A few seconds after the rocket takes off vertically, the observer sees its tip at an angle of q° from the horizontal. How far above the ground is the tip of the rocket at that instant? Assume that the ground is level.

Answer 1

x tan q
x sin q
x cos q

Answer 2

x/tanq and also x/sinq

Answer 3

Have you learned how to draw a diagram according to the given information?
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