A scientist measures the angle x and the distance y between the Earth and the Sun. Using complete sentences, explain how the scientist can use only these two measurements to cal…

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Gishara · Answer 1 · 2019-04-19T17:20:56+0000

We know that :

$\spadesuit$
$Cos\theta = (Adjacent Side)/(Hypotenuse)$

Here Adjacent Side is BC, which is Distance between the Sun and Earth

Hypotenuse is CA, which is Distance between the Sun and Shooting star

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Given : Distance between Earth and Sun (BC) = y

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$Cosx = (y)/(Distance\;between\;the\;Sun\;and\;Shooting\;Star)$

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$Distance\;between\;the\;Sun\;and\;Shooting\;Star = (y)/(Cosx)$