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(a)
What is the plane’s ground distance to the airport?
(a)
Answer to Problem 26E
37.1 feet
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Aviation: When a 757 passenger jet begins its descent to the Ronal Reagan International Airport in Washington, D.C., it is 3900 feet from the ground. Its angle of descent is
Calculation:
Calculate the
(b)
How far must the plane fly to reach the runway ?
(b)
Answer to Problem 26E
37310.4 feet
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Aviation: When a 757 passenger jet begins its descent to the Ronal Reagan International Airport in Washington, D.C., it is 3900 feet from the ground. Its angle of descent is
Calculation:
Calculate the
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