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(a)
To Draw: The figure that illustrate the situation.
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Given:A vertical tower is located on the top of the hill that has an angle of elevation of
The figure that illustrate the situation is shown below.
(b)
To Find: What angle does the guy wire make with the side of the hill.
(b)
Answer to Problem 10CFU
Explanation of Solution
Given:A vertical tower is located on the top of the hill that has an angle of elevation of
Here in the lower triangle.
Using the law of sine
(c)
To Find:How far from the base of the tower is the guy wire anchored to the hill?
(c)
Answer to Problem 10CFU
Explanation of Solution
Given:A vertical tower is located on the top of the hill that has an angle of elevation of
Thus
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