Question

An observer (O) is located 660 feet from a tree (T). The observer notices a hawk (H) flying at a 35° angle of elevation from his line of sight. How high is the hawk flying over the tree? You must show all work and calculations to receive full credit.

Answer 1

\[\frac{ h }{ 600 }=\sin ~35\]
h=660 sin 35
\[h \approx 378.56 ~ft\]

Answer 2

correction in fig
it is 660 ft and not 600

Answer 3

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\[\frac{ h }{ 660 }=\sin ~35\]
h=660 sin 35
\[h \approx 378.56 ~ft\]