The height of a radio tower is 500 feet, and the ground on one side of the

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The height of a radio tower is 500 feet, and the ground on one side of the tower slopes upward at an angle of 10° (see the figure).

(a) How long should a guy wire be if it is to connect to the top of the tower and be secured at a point on the sloped side 100 feet from the base of the tower?

(b) How long should a second guy wire be if it is to connect to the middle of the tower and be secured at a point 100 feet from the base on the flat side?

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Precalculus

ISBN: 978-0321716835

9th edition

Authors: Michael Sullivan

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