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An observer in a hot-air balloon sights a building that is 50 m from the balloon launch point. The balloon has risen 165 m. What is the angle of depression from the balloon to the building? Round to the nearest degree.

 Feb 24, 2015

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The angle of depression is given by......

tan-1(165/50) = about 73.1°

 

 Feb 24, 2015
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The angle of depression is given by......

tan-1(165/50) = about 73.1°

 

CPhill Feb 24, 2015

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