Chapter 8

Technical Mathematics with Calculus · 103 exercises

Problem 1

The magnitudes of vectors \(\mathbf{A}\) and \(\mathbf{B}\) are given in the following table, as well as the angle between the vectors. For each, find the magnitude \(R\) of the resultant and the angle that resultant makes with vector \(\mathbf{B}\). $$\begin{array}{cc} & {\text { Magnitudes }} \\ \hline A & B & \text { Angle } \\ \hline 244 & 287 & 21.8^{\circ} \\ \hline \end{array}$$

4 step solution

Problem 1

Two stakes, \(A\) and \(B\), are \(88.6 \mathrm{m}\) apart. From a third stake \(C\), the angle \(A C B\) is \(85.4^{\circ},\) and from \(A,\) the angle \(B A C\) is \(74.3^{\circ} .\) Find the distance from \(C\) to each of the other stakes.

5 step solution

Problem 1

Find the reference angle for each given angle. $$163^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 2

The magnitudes of vectors \(\mathbf{A}\) and \(\mathbf{B}\) are given in the following table, as well as the angle between the vectors. For each, find the magnitude \(R\) of the resultant and the angle that resultant makes with vector \(\mathbf{B}\). $$\begin{array}{cc} & {\text { Magnitudes }} \\ \hline A & B & \text { Angle } \\ \hline 1.85 & 2.06 & 136^{\circ} \\ \hline \end{array}$$

4 step solution

Problem 2

Solve triangle \(A B C\). $$B=41.7^{\circ}, \quad a=199 \quad c=202$$

5 step solution

Problem 2

From a point on level ground, the angles of elevation of the top and the bottom of an antenna standing on top of a building are \(32.6^{\circ}\) and \(27.8^{\circ},\) respectively. If the building is \(125 \mathrm{ft}\) high, how tall is the antenna? Remember that angles of elevation or depression are always measured from the horizontal.

8 step solution

Problem 2

Find the reference angle for each given angle. $$274^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 2

The terminal side of an angle in standard position passes through the given point. Sketch the angle, compute the distance \(r\) from the origin to the point, and write the six trigonometric functions of the angle. Work to three significant digits. $$(-4.00,12.0)$$

3 step solution

Problem 3

The magnitudes of vectors \(\mathbf{A}\) and \(\mathbf{B}\) are given in the following table, as well as the angle between the vectors. For each, find the magnitude \(R\) of the resultant and the angle that resultant makes with vector \(\mathbf{B}\). $$\begin{array}{cc} & {\text { Magnitudes }} \\ \hline A & B & \text { Angle } \\ \hline 55.9 & 42.3 & 55.5^{\circ} \\ \hline \end{array}$$

5 step solution

Problem 3

Solve triangle \(A B C\). $$A=115^{\circ}, \quad b=46.8 \quad c=51.3$$

5 step solution

Problem 3

Find the reference angle for each given angle. $$305^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 3

The terminal side of an angle in standard position passes through the given point. Sketch the angle, compute the distance \(r\) from the origin to the point, and write the six trigonometric functions of the angle. Work to three significant digits. $$(24.0,-7.00)$$

3 step solution

Problem 4

The magnitudes of vectors \(\mathbf{A}\) and \(\mathbf{B}\) are given in the following table, as well as the angle between the vectors. For each, find the magnitude \(R\) of the resultant and the angle that resultant makes with vector \(\mathbf{B}\). $$\begin{array}{cc} & {\text { Magnitudes }} \\ \hline A & B & \text { Angle } \\ \hline 1.006 & 1.745 & 148.4^{\circ} \\ \hline \end{array}$$

5 step solution

Problem 4

Find the reference angle for each given angle. $$138.6^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 4

The terminal side of an angle in standard position passes through the given point. Sketch the angle, compute the distance \(r\) from the origin to the point, and write the six trigonometric functions of the angle. Work to three significant digits. $$(-15.0,-8.00)$$

9 step solution

Problem 5

The magnitudes of vectors \(\mathbf{A}\) and \(\mathbf{B}\) are given in the following table, as well as the angle between the vectors. For each, find the magnitude \(R\) of the resultant and the angle that resultant makes with vector \(\mathbf{B}\). $$\begin{array}{cc} & {\text { Magnitudes }} \\ \hline A & B & \text { Angle } \\ \hline 4483 & 5829 & 100.0^{\circ} \\ \hline \end{array}$$

6 step solution

Problem 5

Solve triangle \(A B C\). $$B=129^{\circ}, \quad a=186 \quad c=179$$

5 step solution

Problem 5

Solve triangle \(A B C\). $$A=44.47^{\circ}, \quad C=63.88^{\circ}, \quad c=1.065$$

3 step solution

Problem 5

Find the reference angle for each given angle. $$249.3^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 5

The terminal side of an angle in standard position passes through the given point. Sketch the angle, compute the distance \(r\) from the origin to the point, and write the six trigonometric functions of the angle. Work to three significant digits. $$(1.59,-3.11)$$

5 step solution

Problem 6

Solve triangle \(A B C\). $$A=158^{\circ}, \quad b=1.77 \quad c=1.99$$

5 step solution

Problem 6

The magnitudes of vectors \(\mathbf{A}\) and \(\mathbf{B}\) are given in the following table, as well as the angle between the vectors. For each, find the magnitude \(R\) of the resultant and the angle that resultant makes with vector \(\mathbf{B}\). $$\begin{array}{cc} & {\text { Magnitudes }} \\ \hline A & B & \text { Angle } \\ \hline 35.2 & 23.8 & 146^{\circ} \\ \hline \end{array}$$

3 step solution

Problem 6

If \(\theta\) is an angle in standard position, state in what quadrants its terminal side can lie if $$\theta=123^{\circ}.$$

2 step solution

Problem 6

The terminal side of an angle in standard position passes through the given point. Sketch the angle, compute the distance \(r\) from the origin to the point, and write the six trigonometric functions of the angle. Work to three significant digits. $$(-5.13,-1.17)$$

3 step solution

Problem 7

Find the resultant of each pair of vectors. $$4.83 \underline{/ 18.3^{\circ}} \text { and } 5.99 \underline{/ 83.5^{\circ}}$$

5 step solution

Problem 7

If \(\theta\) is an angle in standard position, state in what quadrants its terminal side can lie if $$\theta=272^{\circ}.$$

2 step solution

Problem 7

Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle by Calculator. Write, to four significant digits, the sine, cosine, and tangent of each angle. $$101^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 8

Solve triangle \(A B C\). $$a=11.3 \quad b=15.6 \quad c=12.8$$

6 step solution

Problem 8

Find the resultant of each pair of vectors. $$13.5 \underline{/ 29.3^{\circ}} \text { and } 27.8 \underline{/ 77.2^{\circ}}$$

6 step solution

Problem 8

Solve triangle \(A B C\). $$A=47.9^{\circ} \quad a=3.28 \quad c=2.35$$

7 step solution

Problem 8

If \(\theta\) is an angle in standard position, state in what quadrants its terminal side can lie if $$\theta=-47^{\circ}.$$

3 step solution

Problem 8

Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle by Calculator. Write, to four significant digits, the sine, cosine, and tangent of each angle. $$216^{\circ}$$

4 step solution

Problem 9

Solve triangle \(A B C\). $$a=1.475 \quad b=1.836 \quad c=2.017$$

6 step solution

Problem 9

Solve triangle \(A B C\). $$C=61.7^{\circ} \quad b=284 \quad c=382$$

4 step solution

Problem 9

If \(\theta\) is an angle in standard position, state in what quadrants its terminal side can lie if $$\theta=-216^{\circ}.$$

3 step solution

Problem 9

Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle by Calculator. Write, to four significant digits, the sine, cosine, and tangent of each angle. $$331^{\circ}$$

4 step solution

Problem 10

Find the resultant of each pair of vectors. $$83.2 \underline{/ 49.7^{\circ}} \text { and } 52.5 \underline{/ 66.3^{\circ}}$$

4 step solution

Problem 10

Solve triangle \(A B C\). $$a=369 \quad b=177 \quad c=199$$

6 step solution

Problem 10

Solve triangle \(A B C\). $$C=51.8^{\circ} \quad b=25.6 \quad c=24.9$$

6 step solution

Problem 10

A tower for a wind generator stands vertically on sloping ground whose inclination with the horizontal is \(11.6^{\circ} .\) From a point \(42.0 \mathrm{m}\) downhill from the tower (measured along the slope), the angle of elevation of the top of the tower is \(18.8^{\circ}\) How tall is the tower?

8 step solution

Problem 10

If \(\theta\) is an angle in standard position, state in what quadrants its terminal side can lie if $$\theta=415^{\circ}.$$

3 step solution

Problem 10

Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle by Calculator. Write, to four significant digits, the sine, cosine, and tangent of each angle. $$125.8^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 11

Find the resultant of each of the following sets of vectors. $$273 \underline{/ 34.0^{\circ}}, 179 \underline{/ 143^{\circ}}, 203 \underline{/ 225^{\circ}}, 138 \underline{/ 314^{\circ}}$$

7 step solution

Problem 11

Solve triangle \(A B C\). $$a=18.6 \quad b=32.9 \quad c=17.9$$

5 step solution

Problem 11

Solve triangle \(A B C\). $$A=45.6^{\circ} \quad a=7.83 \quad c=10.4$$

4 step solution

Problem 11

A vertical cellular phone antenna stands on a slope that makes an angle of \(8.70^{\circ}\) with the horizontal. From a point directly uphill from the antenna, the angle elevation of its top is \(61.0^{\circ} .\) From a point \(16.0 \mathrm{m}\) farther up the slope (measured along the slope), the angle of elevation of its top is \(38.0^{\circ} .\) How tall is the antenna?

4 step solution

Problem 11

If \(\theta\) is an angle in standard position, state in what quadrants its terminal side can lie if $$\theta=-415^{\circ}.$$

4 step solution

Problem 11

Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle by Calculator. Write, to four significant digits, the sine, cosine, and tangent of each angle. $$-62.85^{\circ}$$

4 step solution

Problem 12

Find the resultant of each of the following sets of vectors. $$72.5 \underline{/ 284^{\circ}}, 28.5 \underline{/ 331^{\circ}}, 88.2 \underline{/ 104^{\circ}}, 38.9 \underline{/ 146^{\circ}}$$

7 step solution

Problem 12

Solve triangle \(A B C\). $$a=5311 \quad b=6215 \quad c=7112$$

4 step solution

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