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An 8 foot long pole is propped against a fence to hold it up. The pole makes a 60 degree angle with the ground. How far above the ground does the pole come in contact with the fence?
7 years ago

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Damon
sin 60 = h/8
so
h = 8 sin 60
7 years ago
Damon
by the way sin 60 = (1/2)sqrt 3
7 years ago

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