To find the length of the cable, we can use the Pythagorean theorem. Let's represent the length of the cable as "c", the distance from the pole to the ground as "a", and the distance from the anchor point to the base of the pole as "b".
According to the given information, we have:
a = 20 ft
b = 10 ft
The Pythagorean theorem states that for a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (c) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides (a and b).
So, we have:
c^2 = a^2 + b^2
c^2 = 20^2 + 10^2
c^2 = 400 + 100
c^2 = 500
Taking the square root of both sides, we get:
c = √500
c ≈ 22.4 ft
Therefore, the length of the cable is approximately 22.4 ft.
An electric pole has a support cable that is attached to the pole 20 ft. from the ground. The cable is anchored on the ground 10 ft. from the base of the pole. How long is the cable? Round to the nearest tenth.(1 point)
Options
500 ft
300 ft
22.4 ft
17.3 ft
I don't think its 500 or 300. So it's either 22.4 or 17.3
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