a.  How tall is the tree?

b. Will the tree hit the light pole when it falls?

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A tree service is to fell a tree. A rope is attached to the top of the tree to determine the direction in which the tree will fall. The rope meets the top of a 6 ft tall light pole that is 20 feet away from the tree. 10 ft 6 ft Rope Light pole 20 ft There is concern that when the tree falls, it will damage the light pole. Tree A tree service is to fell a tree. A rope is attached to the top of the tree to determine the direction in which the tree will fall. The rope meets the top of a 6 ft tall light pole that is 20 feet away from the tree. 10 ft 6 ft Rope Light pole 20 ft There is concern that when the tree falls, it will damage the light pole. Tree A tree service is to fell a tree. A rope is attached to the top of the tree to determine the direction in which the tree will fall. The rope meets the top of a 6 ft tall light pole that is 20 feet away from the tree. 10 ft 6 ft Rope Light pole 20 ft There is concern that when the tree falls, it will damage the light pole. Tree A tree service is to fell a tree. A rope is attached to the top of the tree to determine the direction in which the tree will fall. The rope meets the top of a 6 ft tall light pole that is 20 feet away from the tree. 10 ft 6 ft Rope Light pole 20 ft There is concern that when the tree falls, it will damage the light pole. Tree

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