To find: The distance from each metrorologist to the tornado and also find the distance between the tornado and the road.
The distance from each metrorologist to the tornado is
Given data:
The given angles are
Formula used:
The sine law is given by,
Calculation:
The compass directions are used, so the direction “North” forms a
The
The
The third angle is,
Find the distance from scientist B to the tornado by using sine law.
Find the distance from scientist A to the tornado by using sine law.
Find the distance from tornado to road by using sine law.
Therefore, the distance from each metrorologist to the tornado is
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