Question

The upper tree of a tree broken by wind , falls to the ground without being detached. The top of the broken part touches the ground at an angle of 38°30' at a point 6m from the foot of the tree. Calculate:

i) the height at which the tree is broken

ii) the originator height of the tree correct to two decimal places

Answer 1

The upper tree of a tree broken by wind , falls to the ground without being detached. The top of the broken part touches the ground at an angle of 38°30' at a point 6m from the foot of the tree. Calculate:

i) the height at which the tree is broken

ii) the originator height of the tree correct to two decimal plac