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The equation D=1.2 squareroot h give the distance, D, in miles that a person can see to the horizon from a height, h, in
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Question 136533: Could someone please help me with this question I am lost.
The equation D=1.2 squareroot h give the distance, D, in miles that a person can see to the horizon from a height, h, in feet
a. Solve this equation for h,
b. Long's Peak in the Rocky Mountain National Park, is 14,255 feet in elevation. How far can you see to the horizon from the top of Long's Peak? Can you see Cheyenne, Wyoming (about 89 miles away)? Explain your answer.
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MT Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The equation D=1.2 squareroot h give the distance, D, in miles that a person can see to the horizon from a height, h, in feet.
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a. Solve this equation for h,
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1.2*Sqrt(h) = D
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Sqrt(h) = ; Divided both sides by 1.2
h = ; Squared both sides
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b. Long's Peak in the Rocky Mountain National Park, is 14,255 feet in elevation. How far can you see to the horizon from the top of Long's Peak? Can you see Cheyenne, Wyoming (about 89 miles away)? Explain your answer.
D = 1.2*Sqrt(14255)
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D = 1.2 * 119.4
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D = 143.3 mi; Obviously, you should be able to see Cheyenne
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You can check this solution by using the equation in a
h =
h = 14260 ~ 14255
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