Solve the Problem. -A Person Is Watching a Boat from the Top of the Top

question 30

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A person is watching a boat from the top of a lighthouse. The boat is approaching the lighthouse directly. When first noticed, the angle of depression to the boat is 13° 12´. When the boat stops, the
Angle of depression is 49° 49´. The lighthouse is 200 feet tall. How far did the boat travel from when
It was first noticed until it stopped? Round to the nearest foot.

• A)706 ft
• B)668 ft
• C)729 ft
• D)684 ft

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Definitions:

Axial Skeleton

The central part of the skeleton, comprising the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum.

Axial Skeleton

The central part of the skeleton, including the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum, that supports and protects the organs of the head, neck, and trunk.

Thoracic Cage

Also known as the rib cage, it encloses and protects the organs of the thorax, including the heart and lungs, while providing support for the shoulder girdle.

Vertebral Column

The backbone or spine, consisting of a series of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord and provide structural support.