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How far apart are these vessels, if they are less than 300 feet, she plans to sound the horn? Does the keeper have to sound the horn?
Answer to Problem 27E
366.7
No
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Boat Safety: The Care Hatteras lighthouse on the North Carolina coast was built in1870 and rises 208 feet above the sea level. From the top of the lighthouse, the lighthouse keeper observes a yacht and a barge along the same line of sight. The angle of depression for the yacht is
Calculation:
Calculate the distance between the lighthouse and the yacht
Calculate the distance between the lighthouse and the barge
Find how far apart are these vessels by calculating the difference between x and y
Since
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