Question: A kite is hovering over the ground at the end of a straight 43-m line. The tension in the line has a magnitude of 16

A kite is hovering over the ground at the end of a straight 43-m line. The tension in the line has a magnitude of 16 N. Wind blowing on the kite exerts a force of 19 N, directed 56o above the horizontal. Note that the line attached to the kite is not oriented at an angle of 56o above the horizontal. Find the height of the kite, relative to the person holding the line?

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