A Certain Satellite Orbits 13,000 Miles Above Earth's Surface (See $\alpha$

question 3

Multiple Choice

A certain satellite orbits 13,000 miles above Earth's surface (see figure) . Find the angle of depression $\alpha$ from the satellite to the horizon. Assume the radius of the Earth is 4000 miles. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a degree.

• A) \(13.61 ^ { \circ }\)
• B) \(17.92 ^ { \circ }\)
• C) \(72.08 ^ { \circ }\)
• D) \(76.39 ^ { \circ }\)
• E) \(13.24 ^ { \circ }\)

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