Question

The organizers want the zip line to have two platforms (towers / anchors). The first platform (on the higher ground) should be about 50 m away from the second platform. The slope length from the top of platform one to the top of platform two should be about 70 m. What would be the angle of depression from platform one to two to the nearest degree?

Answer 1

The angle if depression is 44.4 degree.

Explanation:

horizontal distance, d = 50 m

slope length, L = 70 m

The angle of depression is given by

`cos\theta=(d)/(L)\\\\cos \theta = (50)/(70)\\\\cos \theta = 0.714\\\\\theta = 44.4^o`