Concept explainers
a.
To find the maximum distance from top of a building at height
a.
Answer to Problem 72E
The distance value from top of a building at height
Explanation of Solution
Given: Distance equation
Plug
Calculation:
Plug
Thus, the distance value from top of a building at height
b.
To observe the distance at
b.
Answer to Problem 72E
The distance from the deck of Toronto’s CN tower
Explanation of Solution
Given: Height above the ground at
Let
Calculation:
Plug
Thus, the distance from the deck of Toronto’s CN tower
c.
Find the distance that pilot can see from commercial aircraft fly at an altitude of about
c.
Answer to Problem 72E
the distance that pilot can see from commercial aircraft fly at an altitude of about
Explanation of Solution
Given: Altitude value at
Calculation:
Plug
Hence, the distance that pilot can see from commercial aircraft fly at an altitude of about
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