Asked by hasbulla
The Leaning tower of Pisa leans toward the south at an angle of about 5.5°. one day, it;s shadow is 90m long, and the anlge of elevation from the tip of the shadow to the top of the tower is 32°. what is the slant height of the tower?
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Answered by
oobleck
nice try, but I'm not falling for it.
which direction is the sun shining from?
If directly from the north (unlikely) then the law of sines says that the slant height s can be found via
s/sin32° = 90/sin52.5°
which direction is the sun shining from?
If directly from the north (unlikely) then the law of sines says that the slant height s can be found via
s/sin32° = 90/sin52.5°
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