Math Problem Statement

Berechnen Sie die Höhe h des unzugänglichen Steilwandstücks in Metern! Gegeben: Entfernung e = 6 Meter, Winkel α = 24° und β = 38°.

Solution

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The task is to calculate the height hh of the inaccessible cliff (Steilwandstück) based on the given information:

  • e=6e = 6 meters (the horizontal distance from point AA to point BB).
  • Two angles are provided:
    • α=24\alpha = 24^\circ (angle at point AA),
    • β=38\beta = 38^\circ (angle at point BB).

Steps to Solve

We can approach this problem using trigonometry. Since we have a right triangle (triangle ABDABD), we can use the law of sines or apply trigonometric identities directly.

Step 1: Calculate angle γ\gamma at point DD

Since the sum of angles in a triangle is 180180^\circ, and triangle ABDABD is a right triangle, we can determine the third angle γ\gamma: γ=180αβ=1802438=118.\gamma = 180^\circ - \alpha - \beta = 180^\circ - 24^\circ - 38^\circ = 118^\circ.

Step 2: Use trigonometry to find height hh

Now, we can apply the tangent function, because tangent relates the opposite side (height hh) to the adjacent side (base ee):

For angle β\beta: tan(β)=he.\tan(\beta) = \frac{h}{e}.

Solving for hh: h=etan(β)=6tan(38).h = e \cdot \tan(\beta) = 6 \cdot \tan(38^\circ).

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However, you can easily compute the height hh by following these steps:

  1. Use the formula: h=6×tan(38).h = 6 \times \tan(38^\circ).
  2. Calculate the tangent of 3838^\circ using a calculator, then multiply by 6 to get hh.

If you'd like more assistance or have questions, feel free to ask!

Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. How would you calculate the height if the angle β\beta was changed to 45 degrees?
  2. What would happen if the distance ee increased to 10 meters?
  3. How can you calculate the length of the side CDCD directly?
  4. How does the sine function relate to this problem?
  5. What would be the effect of decreasing angle α\alpha on the height hh?

Tip: When dealing with right triangles, always think about the relationship between the sides and angles using trigonometric functions like sine, cosine, and tangent.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Right Triangles

Formulas

tan(β) = h / e
h = e * tan(β)

Theorems

Tangent Function in Right Triangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12