a) Apply trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to design a full zip line course. Explain your reasoning, particularly for determining the height of the platforms and the length of the cables when the zip line extends to another platform rather than to the ground.

a) Apply trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to design a full zip line course. Explain your reasoning, particularly for determining the height of the platforms and the length of the cables when the zip line extends to another platform rather than to the ground.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.4: The Pythagorean Theorem

Problem 43E: Use Figure 5.19 to prove Theorem 5.4.2. Theorem 5.4.2 The length of the altitude to the hypotenuse...

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a) Apply trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean
Theorem to design a full zip line course. Explain
your reasoning, particularly for determining the
height of the platforms and the length of the
cables when the zip line extends to another
platform rather than to the ground.

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