20.4k views
0 votes
How do I find how high the kite is above Brian's head?

How do I find how high the kite is above Brian's head?-example-1
User FrakyDale
by
5.1k points

1 Answer

6 votes
Answer:

61 m

Explanations:

Let the length of the string to which Brian's kite is attached be L

L = 65 m

The angle of elevation, θ = 70°

The diagramatic illustration of the description is shown below:

To calculate the height, h, use the method below:

Sin θ = Opposite / Hypotenuse

The Length, L, is the hypotenuse

The height, H, is the opposite

Therefore,

Sin 70 = H / 65

H = 65 x sin 70

H = 65 x 0.94

H = 61.1 m = 61 m

The kite is 61 m above above Brian's head

How do I find how high the kite is above Brian's head?-example-1
User Drew Olson
by
6.1k points