An observer (o) spots a plane (p) taking off from a local airport and flying at a 33° angle horizontal to her line of sight and
1 answer:
The distance between the bird (B) and plane (P) exists at 10,779 feet.
<h3>How to estimate the distance between the bird (B) and plane (P)?</h3>
Given the figure attached,
PT = OB = 7000 ft
PB = OT = x feet
and angle of elevation (∠POT) = 30°
By applying the Tan rule in the triangle POT,
tan 33° = Opposite side/Adjacent side = PT/OT
tan 33° = 7000/x
x = 7000/tan33°
x = 10779 feet
The distance between the bird (B) and plane (P) exists at 10,779 feet.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D. 10779 feet.
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