Math Problem Statement
A tree is 8 meters tall, and its shadow is 10 meters long. The distance from the top of the tree to the tip of the shadow (hypotenuse) is 12.81 meters. What is the sine of the angle between the tree and the ground?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Right Triangle
Sine Function
Formulas
sin(θ) = opposite / hypotenuse
Theorems
Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometric Ratios
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-10
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