On a sunny day, a 50ft flagpole cast the shadow that changes with the angle of elevation of the sun. Let S be the length of the shadow and \theta be the angle of elevation of the sun. a) Draw the picture to describe the situation. b) Find the rate of which the length of the shadow is changing with respect to \theta when \theta=45°. Express your answer in unit of feet/degree.

On a sunny day, a 50ft flagpole cast the shadow that changes with the angle of elevation of the sun. Let S be the length of the shadow and \theta be the angle of elevation of the sun. a) Draw the picture to describe the situation. b) Find the rate of which the length of the shadow is changing with respect to \theta when \theta=45°. Express your answer in unit of feet/degree.

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter44: Solution Of Equations By The Subtraction, Addition, And Division Principles Of Equality

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 38A

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