Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications
1st Edition
ISBN: 9781118141809
Author: Nathan Klingbeil
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 3, Problem 39P
Consider the elevation between the two benchmarks shown in Fig. P3.39. The distance L, between the benchmarks B1 and B2 is 200 m, and their elevations are 500 m and 400 m, respectively.
(a) Find the angle of inclination
(b) Calculate the horizontal distance between the Benchmarks.
(c) Check the results in part (b) using the Pythagorean theorem.
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