Question

In one area, the lowest angle of elevation of the sun in winter is 20 degrees. Find the distance x that a plant needing full sun can be placed from a fence that is 10.5 feet high. Round your answer to the tenths place when necessary.

Answer 1

Answer:

11.1 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

From the solution triangle attached, the required distance is represented as x ; the value of x can be obtained using trigonometry ;

Cosθ = opposite / Adjacent

Cos 20 = 10.5 / x

x * Cos 20 = 10.5

x = 10.5 / cos 20

x = 11.174 feets