Mathematics
The upper part of a tree is broken over by the wind and makes an angle of 42° with the ground. The horizontal distance from the root of the tree to the point where the top of tree meets the ground is 20 m. Find the height of the tree before it was broken.
Give your answer correct to the nearest whole number.
Related Questions
P and Q are two points on the x-axis and y-axis respectively. M(3, 2) divides the line segment PQ in the ratio 2 : 3. Find :
(i) the co-ordinates of the points P and Q
(ii) the slope of line segment PQ
(iii) the equation of the line through point P and perpendicular to PQ.
In the given figure, O is the center of the circle, AB is diameter and CPD is a tangent to the circle at P. If ∠BPD = 30°, find :
(i) ∠APC
(ii) ∠BOP
(iii) ∠OAP
