draw a diagram and review your basic trig functions. It should be clear that the height h can be found using
h/400 = tan46°
A hiker is 400 meters away from the base of the radio tower.the angle of elevation to the top of the tower is 46°. How high is the tower?
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To solve this, use tan θ = opposite / adjacent
Inputting the values that is given
tan 46° = x / 400, the x here is the height of the tower
tan 46° * 400 = x
x = 414.21 m
It will be easier to understand if you draw a triangle and solve it from there
the soh cah toa rules is also important to keep in mind
Inputting the values that is given
tan 46° = x / 400, the x here is the height of the tower
tan 46° * 400 = x
x = 414.21 m
It will be easier to understand if you draw a triangle and solve it from there
the soh cah toa rules is also important to keep in mind
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