SOLUTION: A ramp leading to a freeway overpass is 500ft long and rises 32ft. What is the average angle inclination?

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Question 1185079: A ramp leading to a freeway overpass is 500ft long and rises 32ft. What is the average angle inclination?
Answer by ikleyn(52869) About Me  (Show Source):
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sin%28alpha%29 = 32%2F500 = 0.064.


alpha = arcsin(0.064) = 0.064044 radians = 3.7 degrees   (rounded).    ANSWER

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