Solve the Problem

question 166

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Be sure to make a diagram of the situation with all the given information labeled. How long should an escalator be if it is to make an angle of 29° with the floor and carry people a vertical distance of 22 feet between floors? ​

• A)48 ft
• B)40 ft
• C)55 ft
• D)45 ft
• E)43 ft

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Definitions:

Primary Circular Reactions

Early infantile behaviors that are repetitive and centered around the body, forming the basis for the development of more complex skills.

Simple Reflexes

Basic, involuntary motor responses to specific stimuli, evident in human behavior from an early age.

Secondary Circular Reactions

A developmental stage in infants, usually between 4 to 8 months, characterized by the repetition of actions that produce an effect on the environment, signaling the beginning of intentional behavior.

Symbolic Functioning

A cognitive development process where individuals learn to use symbols, such as language or pictures, to represent objects, actions, or ideas.