Practice Example 6 - 9.1.6 | 9. Some Applications of Trigonometry | CBSE 10 Mathematics
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Question 1

Easy

What is an angle of depression?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about where you are looking from.

Question 2

Easy

In a right triangle, what does the tangent of an angle represent?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the 'O' over 'A' in right triangles.

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Question 1

What is the angle of depression to the bottom of the 8 m tall building?

  • 30Β°
  • 45Β°
  • 60Β°

πŸ’‘ Hint: Review the specifics of the angles mentioned in the example.

Question 2

True or False: The tangent of an angle is always equal to the opposite side divided by the adjacent side in a right triangle.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the basic trigonometric definitions.

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Question 1

A tower is 12 m high, and from its top, the angle of depression to a point on the ground is 60Β°. Calculate the distance from the base of the tower to that point.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the definition of tangent to set up your equation.

Question 2

If a building is twice the height of another at an angle of depression of 40Β°, how can you express the relationship of their heights and the angle?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think through how angle relationships occur on opposite sides.

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