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What is the line drawn from the eye of an observer to the point in the object viewed called?
What is the line drawn from the eye of an observer to the point in the object viewed called?
- Line of sight (correct)
- Line of elevation
- Line of depression
- Line of horizon
In trigonometry, what is the angle formed by the line of sight with the horizontal called when the point being viewed is above the horizontal level?
In trigonometry, what is the angle formed by the line of sight with the horizontal called when the point being viewed is above the horizontal level?
- Angle of declination
- Angle of inclination
- Angle of depression
- Angle of elevation (correct)
In a situation where the line of sight is below the horizontal level, what is the angle formed by the line of sight with the horizontal called?
In a situation where the line of sight is below the horizontal level, what is the angle formed by the line of sight with the horizontal called?
- Angle of inclination
- Angle of ascent
- Angle of reflection
- Angle of depression (correct)
What does the angle BAC represent in Fig. 9.1?
What does the angle BAC represent in Fig. 9.1?
When a person raises their head to look at an object, which angle is formed between the line of sight and the horizontal?
When a person raises their head to look at an object, which angle is formed between the line of sight and the horizontal?
What is the primary application of trigonometry in Fig. 9.1?
What is the primary application of trigonometry in Fig. 9.1?
In a scenario where a girl looks down at an object placed below her eye level, what type of angle is formed with the horizontal?
In a scenario where a girl looks down at an object placed below her eye level, what type of angle is formed with the horizontal?
What does trigonometry help calculate when applied to heights and distances?
What does trigonometry help calculate when applied to heights and distances?
Which angle represents looking upwards at an object in trigonometry terminology?
Which angle represents looking upwards at an object in trigonometry terminology?
When would you typically encounter an angle of inclination?
When would you typically encounter an angle of inclination?
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Line of Sight
Line of Sight
The line from observer's eye to the viewed object.
Angle of Elevation
Angle of Elevation
Angle formed when the line of sight is above the horizontal.
Angle of Depression
Angle of Depression
Angle formed when the line of sight is below the horizontal.
Angle of Elevation (Fig. 9.1)
Angle of Elevation (Fig. 9.1)
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Angle of Inclination
Angle of Inclination
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Trigonometry Application
Trigonometry Application
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Angle of Depression
Angle of Depression
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Trigonometry Calculation
Trigonometry Calculation
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Angle of Elevation
Angle of Elevation
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Angle of Inclination
Angle of Inclination
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Study Notes
Angles of Elevation and Depression
- The angle of elevation of a point is the angle formed by the line of sight with the horizontal when the point is above the horizontal level.
- The angle of depression of a point is the angle formed by the line of sight with the horizontal when the point is below the horizontal level.
Measuring Heights and Distances
- To find the height of an object (minar) without measuring it, you need to know: • The distance from the foot of the object (DE) • The angle of elevation ( BAC) of the top of the object • The height of the observer (AE)
- The height of the object (CD) can be calculated using trigonometric ratios: CD = CB + AE, where CB can be found using tan A or cot A.
Problem-Solving Applications
- Angle of depression can be used to find the distance between two ships observed from the top of a lighthouse.
- Angle of elevation can be used to find the distance travelled by a balloon moving with the wind.
- Angle of depression can be used to find the time taken by a car to reach the foot of a tower from a given point.
Summary
- The line of sight is the line drawn from the eye of an observer to the point in the object viewed by the observer.
- The angle of elevation is the angle formed by the line of sight with the horizontal when the point is above the horizontal level.
- The angle of depression is the angle formed by the line of sight with the horizontal when the point is below the horizontal level.
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