Question

An aeroplane is observed to be approaching the airport. It is at a distance of 12km from the point of observation and makes an angle of elevation of 50°.find the height above the ground

Answer 1

Answer:

14.30 km

Step-by-step explanation:

Tan (theta) = Opposite / Adjacent

Tan (50) = Opposite / 12 km

Opposite = Tan(50) x 12 km