An observer on the ground is x meters from the base of the launch pad of a rocket, which is at the same level as the observer. A

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An observer on the ground is x meters from the base of the launch pad of a rocket, which is at the same level as the observer. A

few seconds after the rocket takes off vertically, the observer sees its tip at an angle of q° from the horizontal. How far above the ground is the tip of the rocket at that instant? Assume that the ground is level.. a) x/ tan q. b) x/sin q. cx tan q. d) x cos q.

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Firlakuza [10] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-03T13:23:02+03:00

This can be solved using trigonometric functions. The distance x serves as one leg of a triangle, and makes an angle q with the hypotenuse. The distance from the tip of the rocket to the ground make up the other leg of the triangle. So solving this:

tan q = y / x

Where: y = distance from the tip of the rocket to the ground

Therefore, y = x tan q

Among the choices, the correct answer is C.

SVETLANKA909090 [29] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-03T15:30:58+03:00

SVETLANKA909090 [29]3 years ago

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Answer:C

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