Question

20. An airplane is coming in for a landing. It is currently 80000 feet horizontally away from where it will eventually come to a stop. Its radar indicates that the plane is at an altitude of 60000 feet.

a) At what angle of depression is the plane flying as it lands?

b) In a direct line, how far from its landing destination is the plane?

Please help I will mark you brainless

Answer 1

a.) 36.87 degrees

b.) 100000 feet

Explanation:

First, we solve for the direct distance from destination, which is the slope of the triangle. We can use the formula a^2 + b^2 = c^2 for this. Then, by using the trig functions, we can determine the angle of depression by using the inverse of sine of 3/5. This leads to 36.87 degrees.