Question

4. 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 1

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 = ?

Answer 2

@i_kyky what do you think your answer is going to be?

Answer 3

2712?

Answer 4

yes that's correct!

Answer 5

good job! =D

Answer 6

Thank you so much!

Answer 7

b ut you write it like this :2712.25 feet

Answer 8

=)

Answer 9

Oh okay so include the (.25ft) in the answer, gotcha!

Answer 10

yep. =0

Answer 11

Might wanna post this as a different question. Makes it cleaner. Thanks!