Problem 45 A kite is 60 ft high with 100 ft of cord out. If the kite is moving horizontally 4 mi/hr directly away from the boy flying it, find the rate of change of the angle of elevation of the cord.
Solution 45
when s = 100 ft
answer
Another Solution
When s = 100 ft x = 80 ft (see Solution 45 above) cos θ = 80/100 = 4/5
(okay!)
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