Question

A plane takes off at an angle of 78° and covers a horizontal distance of 950 m. Find the distance the plane traveled as it was taking off.(1 point)
Responses

4,569.25 m
4,569.25 m

929.24 m
929.24 m

197.52 m
197.52 m

971.22 m

Answer 1

Let the distance traveled be d (the hypotenuse). The horizontal component is 950 = d cos 78°. So

d = 950 / cos 78° ≈ 950 / 0.207911 ≈ 4569.25 m.

Answer: 4,569.25 m.