Question: A submarine dives such that the horizontal distance h it moves and the vertical distance v it dives are related by v = h tan.

A submarine dives such that the horizontal distance h it moves and the vertical distance v it dives are related by v = h tanθ. Here, θ is the angle of the dive, as shown in Fig. 4.27. Find θ if h = 2.35 mi and v = 1.52 mi.


Fig. 4.27

10 h A V

10 h A V

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