Question 749231: On earth, the distance D at which we can see the horizon(in miles), in terms of our height h above the ground in feet is modeled by: D= 6 radical h over 5.
a) At what height do we need to climb to see a distance of 200 miles to the horizon?
b)If the top of Mt. Everest is approx. at 29,029 ft above the ground, could we see 200 miles when standing there? WHY?
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source):
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