an aircraft is flying at height of 3400m above the ground. if the angle subtended at a ground observation point by the aircraft positions 10s apart is 30degree. what is the speed of the aircraft?

588.9 m/s

Explanation:

Given that :

θ = 30°

Height, h = 3400m

Time, t = 10 seconds

From trigonometry ;

Tanθ = opposite / hypotenus

Tan 30 = 3400 / x

x tan 30 = 3400

0.5773502x = 3400

x = 3400 / 0.5773502

x = 5888.9727

Recall ;

Speed = Distance / time

Speed = 5888.9727 / 10

Speed = 588.897 m/s

Speed = 588.9 m/s

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that tool is called an altimeter which measures your altitude which can be used to tell which atmosphere you are currently in, including the stratosphere.

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