Question

The angle of elevation of a kite is 65 degrees with 490 feet

ofstring out. Assuming the string is taut, how
highis the kite?

Answer 1

444.09 ft

Explanation:

The system can be modeled by a right triangle with the length of string being the hypotenuse and the height of the kite being the side opposite to the 65-degree angle. The height of the kite is given by:

`sin(65) = (h)/(490)\\ h = 444.09\ ft`

The kite is 444.09 ft high.