A spotlight on a 3.0 m stand shines on the surface of a swimming pool. The beam of light hits the water at a point 7.0 m away from the base of the stand. Calculate the angle the beam makes with the pool surface.

Respuesta :

The angle the beam makes with the pool surface is 29.72°.

Step-by-step explanation:

Data:

The spotlight and surface of a swimming pool makes a 90 degree angle.

Spotlight stand is 3m (Opposite)

Beam of light hits the water 7m away from the base of light (base)

Angle = ?

Use sin to solve

Formula:

Tan (Angle) = [tex]\frac{Opposite}{Base}[/tex]

Solution:

Sin (Angle) = [tex]\frac{3}{7}[/tex]

Angle = [tex]tan^{-1}[/tex] (0.571)

Angle = 29.72°

Therefore, the angle the beam makes with the pool surface is 29.72°.

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