Question

An anemometer is a device used to measure wind speed.

Answer 1

Answer:

The question can be answered by using a Pythagoras' Theorem :  $c^2=a^2+b^2$ to find the base of  the pole to which each wire is  attached to the ground.

Step-by-step explanation:

the base of the pole is represented by b.

the height of the pole is represented by a= 5 feet

the length of t he wire is represented by c=5 feet.

Thus, using the Phytagoras Theorem,

c^2=a^2+b^2,

$6^2=5^2+b^2\\36=25+b^2,\\36-25=b^2\\Thus, b^2=11,\\b=\sqrt 11$ or b=3.3.

Thus , each wire i attached by about 3.3 feet to the base of the pole.

Answer 2

Answer:

3.32ft

Step-by-step explanation:

The wire and the poles attached to the ground form a right triangle with the length of the wire being the hypotenuse.

Using Pythagoras Theorem:

Hypotenuse²=Adjacent²+Opposite²

6²=5²+x²

x²=36-25

x²=11

x=√11=3.32 ft.

The wires are attached 3.32 ft from the base of the pole on the ground