Consider a person standing 12 feet from a light pole. The individual notices that the light casts a shadow of his body that is 5 feet long. If the individual is 8 feet tall, how tall is the light pole? a/ Create a diagram and label the known and unknown quantities. b/ Determine the height of the light pole and justify your solution. Include units.

Consider a person standing 12 feet from a light pole. The individual notices that the light casts a shadow of his body that is 5 feet long. If the individual is 8 feet tall, how tall is the light pole? a/ Create a diagram and label the known and unknown quantities. b/ Determine the height of the light pole and justify your solution. Include units.

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter61: Areas Of Circles, Sectors, And Segments

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19A: A rectangular steel plate 15.10 inches long and 12.45 inches wide weighs 19.4 pounds. Find the...

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