A ladder in three support configurations

A ladder in three support configurations

Secondary 2
3 marks
TGM Original Questions

Core stretch

A ladder is inclined at \(75^\circ\). The point \(C\) on it is 7.4 m from its foot \(A\), and a horizontal rod \(CD=1.0\) m reaches a vertical wall. Find the horizontal distance from \(A\) to the wall. Give non-exact lengths, areas and other numerical values to 3 significant figures, and angles to 1 decimal place, unless otherwise stated.[3]

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Answer:\(\text{Horizontal distance}=7.4\cos75^\circ+1=2.92\text{ m}\).

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