Question

A kite is flying at a height of 6m above the ground. The length of its string is 10 m. The

other end of the string is held at C. Find the length of BC.
(pls answer it with formula)
thanks​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let AB be the height of the kite above the ground AC be the length of the string

From right angled triangle

h^2=p^2+b^2

Ac^2=AB^2+BC^2

(10)^2=(6)^2+ BC^2

100-36=BC^2

BC^2=64

therefore Bc=8 cm