To Determine the Distance Between Two Aircraft, a Tracking Station

question 57

Multiple Choice

To determine the distance between two aircraft, a tracking station continuously determines the distance to each aircraft and the angle between them (see figure) .Determine the distance a between the planes when A = 52° miles, b = 22 miles, and c = 19 miles. ​ ​

• A)18.2 mi
• B)20.2 mi
• C)36.9 mi
• D)24.2 mi
• E)21.2 mi

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