Asked by J.J

A person flying in an airplane 2 miles off the ground spots a car on the ground 3 miles ahead of him. What is the angle of depression of the car?

I am not quite sure how to figure this out, is there a way somebody could help me?
Answered by Damon
horizontal distance = 3
vertical distance = 2
DRAW PICTURE
tangent of angle below horizontal = 2/3 = 0.66666666.......
so angle = 33.7 deg
Answered by J.J
Ah ok thank you so much Damon, I see what my mistake was thank you so much for clarifying my mistake. Have a nice day!
Answered by Damon
You are welcome.
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