Statue

A statue 2.7 m high stands on a pedestal 4 m high. At what horizontal distance from the pedestal must an observer stand to see the statue at the maximum viewing angle? The observer's eyes are 1.7 m above the ground.

Final Answer:

x =  3.39 m

Step-by-step explanation:

α(x)=arctanx4+2.71.7arctanx41.7 α(x)=arctanx5arctanx2.3  α(x)=x2+255+x2+5.292.3  α(x)=0  x2+255=x2+5.292.3  x=52.3=3.39 m



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