Question

The angle of depression to a ship in the ocean from a helicopter, at a certain time, is 17°. If the helicopter is flying at an altitude of 8,000m how much farther does it have to fly in a direct path before it is right over the ship? Make your answer correct to the nearest metre. a. 2,446m b. 8,366m c. 26,167m d. 27,362m

Answer 1

Total distance from the ship(Base) = 26,167 (Approx)

Explanation:

Given:

Height of helicopter from sea (Height) = 8,000 m

Angel = 17°

Find:

Total distance from the ship(Base)

Computation:

⇒ Total distance from the ship(Base) = Height of helicopter from sea (Height) / Tan 17°

Total distance from the ship(Base) = 8,000 / 0.3057

⇒ Total distance from the ship(Base) = 26,167 (Approx)