SOLUTION: A jet is capable of a steady 15 degree climb. What is a, the approximate altitude of the jet ,in meters ,after it moves 800 meters through the air.
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Question 919220: A jet is capable of a steady 15 degree climb. What is a, the approximate altitude of the jet ,in meters ,after it moves 800 meters through the air.
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A jet is capable of a steady 15 degree climb. What is a, the approximate altitude of the jet ,in meters ,after it moves 800 meters through the air.
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Draw the picture.
You have a right triangle with
base = 800 meters
base angle = 15 degrees
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Equation::
tan(15) = altitude/800
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altitude = 800*tan(15) = 214.36 meters
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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