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Help ASAP, Which said expression can be used to calculate the angle of elevation from Isabella to the tallest drop of the roller coaster

Help ASAP, Which said expression can be used to calculate the angle of elevation from-example-1

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Answer:

θ = Tan^-1(456 / 2640)

Step-by-step explanation:

Distance between Isabella and base of the roller coaster = 2640 = opposite

Height = 456 = adjacent

Using Pythagoras,

The angle of elevation could be obtained taking the appropriate cosine, tangent or Sine of the ratio of the two. Sides Given.

Using the appropriate rule :

Tan θ = opposite / Adjacent

Hence,

Tan θ = 456 / 2640

Where, θ = angle of elevation

θ = Tan^-1(456 / 2640)

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