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What does the angle of elevation represent?
What does the angle of elevation represent?
The angle of depression is measured upwards from the horizontal line.
The angle of depression is measured upwards from the horizontal line.
False
Name one of the trigonometric ratios used in height and distance problems.
Name one of the trigonometric ratios used in height and distance problems.
Sin, Cos, or Tan
The angle of elevation is always measured from the horizontal line ____ to the observer’s line of sight.
The angle of elevation is always measured from the horizontal line ____ to the observer’s line of sight.
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Match the following trigonometric ratios with their definitions:
Match the following trigonometric ratios with their definitions:
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What is typically required to solve problems involving height and distance?
What is typically required to solve problems involving height and distance?
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The line of sight is an actual physical line connecting the observer to the object being viewed.
The line of sight is an actual physical line connecting the observer to the object being viewed.
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What type of triangle is primarily used in solving height and distance problems?
What type of triangle is primarily used in solving height and distance problems?
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Which function is used to find the height of an object when the angle of elevation and the distance from the object are known?
Which function is used to find the height of an object when the angle of elevation and the distance from the object are known?
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The angle of depression is formed between the horizontal line of sight and the line of sight looking upwards to an object.
The angle of depression is formed between the horizontal line of sight and the line of sight looking upwards to an object.
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If a lighthouse is 30 meters high and the angle of depression to a ship is 30 degrees, what formula is used to calculate the distance to the ship?
If a lighthouse is 30 meters high and the angle of depression to a ship is 30 degrees, what formula is used to calculate the distance to the ship?
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In the context of trigonometry, the formula to calculate speed is __________.
In the context of trigonometry, the formula to calculate speed is __________.
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Match the following applications with their descriptions:
Match the following applications with their descriptions:
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What is the new angle of depression when the ship moves away from a lighthouse?
What is the new angle of depression when the ship moves away from a lighthouse?
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In trigonometry, the tangent function can be used to find distances in both the angle of elevation and the angle of depression scenarios.
In trigonometry, the tangent function can be used to find distances in both the angle of elevation and the angle of depression scenarios.
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What will happen to the calculated distance from the lighthouse to the ship as the angle of depression increases?
What will happen to the calculated distance from the lighthouse to the ship as the angle of depression increases?
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Study Notes
Height and Distance
- This chapter covers angle of elevation, angle of depression, and solving height and distance problems using trigonometry.
- Right-angled triangles and trigonometric functions are used.
- An observer's line of sight is the imaginary line from the observer's eye to the observed object.
- The line of sight, horizontal line, and the line connecting the observer to the object create a right-angled triangle, allowing trigonometric ratio application.
Angle of Elevation
- Angle of elevation is the upward angle from the horizontal to the line of sight when looking up at an object.
- It's measured from the horizontal to the line of sight.
- The angle is created by the horizontal line and the line of sight, when looking up at something above the observer.
Angle of Depression
- Angle of depression is the downward angle from the horizontal to the line of sight when looking down at an object.
- It's measured from the horizontal line to the line of sight.
- The angle of depression is the angle formed by the horizontal line and the observer's line of sight when looking down at something below the observer.
Solving Problems
- Height and distance problems involve finding heights, distances between objects, or angles of elevation/depression.
- Trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, tangent) are crucial for solving these problems.
- Understanding the relationship between sides and angles in the right-angled triangle is important
- Trigonometric tables are used to find values for specific angles like 30°, 45°, and 60°.
Key Trigonometric Ratios
- sin θ = Opposite / Hypotenuse
- cos θ = Adjacent / Hypotenuse
- tan θ = Opposite / Adjacent
Using Trigonometric Ratios to Solve Height and Distance Problems
- Identify the needed side and the given angle to select the correct trigonometric function.
- For example, to find a building's height (opposite side), use the tan function with the elevation angle and the distance from the building (adjacent side).
Examples
- Example 1: Calculate the angle of elevation of the sun if a 15-meter tall tower casts a 20-meter shadow.
- Example 2: Calculate the height of a tower if the angle of elevation from a point 50 meters from the base is 30 degrees.
Practical Applications
- Applications are found in architecture, construction, navigation, surveying, and astronomy.
- Used in calculating heights of buildings, bridge lengths, distances for ships/airplanes, and the distances to celestial objects.
Angle of Depression: Understanding the Concept
- Angle of depression is the downward angle from the horizontal line of sight.
Calculating the Distance from the Lighthouse to the Ship
- Calculate the distance using trigonometric ratios, specifically the tangent function.
Trigonometric Ratios and Calculating Distances
- The tangent of the angle of depression (30 degrees) is equal to the height (30 meters) divided by the distance.
Distance Changes as the Ship Moves
- The ship moves away from the lighthouse, changing the angle of depression.
Calculating the New Distance
- The new angle of depression (45 degrees) is used to calculate the new distance.
Calculating the Distance the Ship Traveled
- Calculate the difference between the initial and new distances from the lighthouse.
Calculating the Ship's Speed
- The ship's speed is calculated using the formula: Speed = Distance/Time, given the time taken.
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Description
This quiz covers the concepts of height and distance through trigonometry, including angles of elevation and depression. It focuses on solving problems using right-angled triangles and trigonometric functions. Test your understanding of how to apply these concepts effectively.
