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When a space shuttle returns from a mission, the last part of its descent to the ground

must be between 17 degrees and 19 degrees with the horizontal (ZZ). If the pilot of
space shuttle Pioneer plans to descend from 11,700 feet (UH) at an angle of 18
degrees (ZZ) from the runway, determine the horizontal distance from the landing site
(ZU) at which the pilot must begin the descent.
Use the diagram to determine the measure of the sought side.

When a space shuttle returns from a mission, the last part of its descent to the ground-example-1
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Answer:

please see the followings,

11700 ÷ tan 18 = ZU

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