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(a)
To draw: A labeled diagram of the situation.
(a)
Answer to Problem 25E
The diagram
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Fire Fighting: The longest truck-mounted ladder used by the Dallas Fire Department is 108 feet long and consists of four hydraulic sections. Gerald Travis, aerial expert for the department, indicates that the optimum operating angle of this ladder is
Calculation:
Labeled diagram
(b)
To find: far building should the base of the ladder be placed to achieve the optimum operating angle.
(b)
Answer to Problem 25E
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Fire Fighting: The longest truck-mounted ladder used by the Dallas Fire Department is 108 feet long and consists of four hydraulic sections. Gerald Travis, aerial expert for the department, indicates that the optimum operating angle of this ladder is
Calculation:
The goal is to determine the distance BC = x :
We have
Thus, it should be 43.9 feet far.
(c)
To find: distance to which ladder be extended to reach the roof.
(c)
Answer to Problem 25E
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Fire Fighting: The longest truck-mounted ladder used by the Dallas Fire Department is 108 feet long and consists of four hydraulic sections. Gerald Travis, aerial expert for the department, indicates that the optimum operating angle of this ladder is
Calculation:
The goal is to determine the distance AC
We have
Thus, it should be extended to 87.8 feet to reach the roof.
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