Singapore Skies: An Angle of Depression Study

Singapore Skies: An Angle of Depression Study

Secondary 3

The angle of depression of Daryl from the top of the Singapore flag, \(24\) m away, is \(8.7{}^\circ\).

  1. Find the height of the flag pole.
  2. When the flag is lowered by \(1.2\) m, what is the new angle of elevation of the top of the flag from Daryl?

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Answer:(i) \(3.67\text{ m}\text{ (3 s.f.)}\) (ii) \(5.9^\circ\text{ (1 d.p.)}\)

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