Concept explainers
(a)
The diagram of the situation.
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Vertical
The height of the truck is 15 feet 6 inch = 15.5 feet
Height of the tripod is 5 feet.
Calculation:
The figure can be drawn as:
(b)
The required distance between Natalie and the truck.
(b)
Answer to Problem 42PPS
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Vertical angle = 90 degrees.
The height of the truck is 15 feet 6 inch = 15.5 feet
Height of the tripod is 5 feet.
Calculation:
The figure can be drawn as:
According to Geometric mean Altitude Theorem,
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