Chapter 7
Technical Mathematics with Calculus · 73 exercises
Problem 1
The terminal side of an angle in standard position passes through the given point. Sketch the angle, compute the distance \(r\) from the orgin to the point, write the six trigonometric functions of the angle, and find the angle. Work to three significant digits. $$(2.25,4.82)$$
5 step solution
Problem 1
What force, neglecting friction, must be exerted to drag a \(56.5-\mathrm{N}\) weight up a slope inclined \(12.6^{\circ}\) from the horizontal?
4 step solution
Problem 1
Given the magnitude of each vector and the angle \(\theta\) that it makes with the \(x\) axis, find the \(x\) and \(y\) components. $$\text { Magnitude }=4.93 \quad \theta=48.3^{\circ}$$
3 step solution
Problem 1
From a point on the ground 255 m from the base of a tower, the angle of elevation to the top of the tower is \(57.6^{\circ} .\) Find the height of the tower.
5 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 orgin to the point, write the six trigonometric functions of the angle, and find the angle. Work to three significant digits. $$(1.74,2.88)$$
7 step solution
Problem 2
Given the magnitude of each vector and the angle \(\theta\) that it makes with the \(x\) axis, find the \(x\) and \(y\) components. $$\text { Magnitude }=835 \quad \theta=25.8^{\circ}$$
4 step solution
Problem 2
A pilot \(4220 \mathrm{m}\) directly above the front of a straight train observes that the angle of depression of the end of the train is \(68.2^{\circ} .\) Find the length of the train.
4 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 orgin to the point, write the six trigonometric functions of the angle, and find the angle. Work to three significant digits. $$(3.72,5.49)$$
4 step solution
Problem 3
Given the magnitude of each vector and the angle \(\theta\) that it makes with the \(x\) axis, find the \(x\) and \(y\) components. $$\text { Magnitude }=1.884 \quad \theta=58.24^{\circ}$$
3 step solution
Problem 3
Find the sine, cosine, and tangent. Keep four decimal places. (a) \(49.3^{\circ}\) (b) \(38.9^{\circ}\) (c) \(18.3^{\circ}\) (d) \(2.07^{\circ}\) (e) \(85.3^{\circ}\) (1) \(28.7^{\circ}\) (g) \(73.7^{\circ}\) (h) \(43.9^{\circ}\) (i) \(3.345^{\circ}\) (j) \(58.49^{\circ}\) (k) \(78.37^{\circ}\) (1) \(22.05^{\circ}\) (m) \(83^{\circ} 43^{\prime}\) (n) \(78^{\circ} 27^{\prime}\) (o) \(33^{\circ} 47^{\prime}\) (p) \(63^{\circ} 29^{\prime}\)
3 step solution
Problem 3
From the top of a lighthouse \(156 \mathrm{ft}\) above the surface of the water, the angle of depression of a boat is observed to be \(28.7^{\circ} .\) Find the horizontal distance from the boat to the lighthouse.
4 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 orgin to the point, write the six trigonometric functions of the angle, and find the angle. Work to three significant digits. $$(7.93,8.27)$$
4 step solution
Problem 4
A truck weighing 7280 lb is on a bridge inclined \(4.80^{\circ}\) from the horizontal. Find the force of the truck normal (perpendicular) to the bridge.
4 step solution
Problem 4
Given the magnitude of each vector and the angle \(\theta\) that it makes with the \(x\) axis, find the \(x\) and \(y\) components. $$\text { Magnitude }=362 \quad \theta=13.8^{\circ}$$
5 step solution
Problem 4
Find the angle in decimal degrees whose trigonometric function is given. Keep three significant digits. $$\sin A=0.500$$
4 step solution
Problem 4
An observer in an airplane \(1520 \mathrm{ft}\) above the surface of the ocean observes that the angle of depression of a ship is \(28.8^{\circ} .\) Find the straight-line distance from the plane to the ship.
4 step solution
Problem 4
Sketch each right triangle and find all of the missing parts. Assume the triangles to be labeled as in Fig. \(7-10 .\) Work to three significant digits. $$b=7.74 \quad A=22.5^{\circ}$$
5 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 orgin to the point, write the six trigonometric functions of the angle, and find the angle. Work to three significant digits. $$(1.93,4.83)$$
4 step solution
Problem 5
A person has just enough strength to pull a \(1270-\mathrm{N}\) weight up a certain slope. Neglecting friction, find the angle at which the slope is inclined to the horizontal if the person is able to exert a pull of \(551 \mathrm{N}\).
4 step solution
Problem 5
Given the magnitude of each vector and the angle \(\theta\) that it makes with the \(x\) axis, find the \(x\) and \(y\) components. $$\text { Magnitude }=836 \quad \theta=45.2^{\circ}$$
3 step solution
Problem 5
Find the angle in decimal degrees whose trigonometric function is given. Keep three significant digits. $$\tan D=1.53$$
4 step solution
Problem 5
Sketch each right triangle and find all of the missing parts. Assume the triangles to be labeled as in Fig. \(7-10 .\) Work to three significant digits. $$a=284 \quad A=64.7^{\circ}$$
8 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 orgin to the point, write the six trigonometric functions of the angle, and find the angle. Work to three significant digits. $$(7.27,3.77)$$
5 step solution
Problem 6
Find the rectangular components of each vector. $$3.85<22.2^{\circ}$$
4 step solution
Problem 6
The angle of elevation of the top of a building from a point on the ground 275 ft from its base is \(51.3^{\circ} .\) Find the height of the building.
5 step solution
Problem 6
Find the angle in decimal degrees whose trigonometric function is given. Keep three significant digits. $$\sin G=0.528$$
4 step solution
Problem 7
Find the rectangular components of each vector. $$22.7 \angle 64.9^{\circ}$$
6 step solution
Problem 7
Find the angle in decimal degrees whose trigonometric function is given. Keep three significant digits. $$\cos K=0.770$$
4 step solution
Problem 7
The angle of elevation of the top of a building from a point on the ground 75.0 yd from its base is \(28.0^{\circ} .\) How high is the building?
5 step solution
Problem 8
Find the rectangular components of each vector. $$943 \angle 18.4^{\circ}$$
4 step solution
Problem 8
From the top of a hill 125 ft above a stream, the angles of depression of a point on the near shore and of a point on the opposite shore are \(42.3^{\circ}\) and \(40.6^{\circ} .\) Find the width of the stream between these two points.
7 step solution
Problem 9
Find the rectangular components of each vector. $$18.4 \angle 77.3^{\circ}$$
3 step solution
Problem 9
From the top of a tree 15.0 m high on the shore of a pond, the angle of depression of a point on the other shore is \(6.70^{\circ} .\) What is the width of the pond?
5 step solution
Problem 9
Find the angle in decimal degrees whose trigonometric function is given. Keep three significant digits. $$\cos E=0.847$$
4 step solution
Problem 9
Sketch each right triangle and find all of the missing parts. Assume the triangles to be labeled as in Fig. \(7-10 .\) Work to three significant digits. $$b=82.4 \quad A=31.4^{\circ}$$
4 step solution
Problem 10
Find the rectangular components of each vector. $$283<38.5^{\circ}$$
6 step solution
Problem 10
Evaluate the following, giving your answer in decimal degrees to three significant digits. $$\arcsin 0.635$$
3 step solution
Problem 11
A certain escalator travels at a rate of \(10.6 \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{min}\), and its angle of inclination is \(32.5^{\circ} .\) What is the vertical component of the velocity? How long will it take a passenger to travel 10.0 m vertically?
2 step solution
Problem 11
In the following problems, the magnitudes \(A\) and \(B\) of two perpendicular vectors are given. Find the resultant and the angle that it makes with \(B\) $$A=483 \quad B=382$$
6 step solution
Problem 11
Evaluate the following, giving your answer in decimal degrees to three significant digits. $$\arccos 0.862$$
3 step solution
Problem 11
An observer at a point \(P\) on a coast sights a ship in a direction \(\mathrm{N} 43^{\circ} 15^{\prime} \mathrm{E}\) The ship is at the same time directly east of a point \(Q, 15.6 \mathrm{km}\) due north of \(P\) Find the distance of the ship from point \(P\) and from \(Q\)
5 step solution
Problem 11
Sketch each right triangle and find all missing parts. Work to three significant digits and express the angles in decimal degrees. $$a=382 \quad b=274$$
3 step solution
Problem 12
A projectile is launched at an angle of \(55.6^{\circ}\) to the horizontal and follows a straight path with a speed of 7550 m/min. Find the vertical and horizontal components of this velocity.
6 step solution
Problem 12
In the following problems, the magnitudes \(A\) and \(B\) of two perpendicular vectors are given. Find the resultant and the angle that it makes with \(B\) $$A=2.85 \quad B=4.82$$
5 step solution
Problem 12
A ship sailing parallel to a straight coast is directly opposite one of two lights on the shore. The angle between the lines of sight from the ship to these lights is \(27^{\circ} 50^{\prime},\) and it is known that the lights are 355 m apart. Find the perpendicular distance of the ship from the shore.
5 step solution
Problem 12
Evaluate the following, giving your answer in decimal degrees to three significant digits. $$\tan ^{-1} 2.85$$
3 step solution
Problem 12
Sketch each right triangle and find all missing parts. Work to three significant digits and express the angles in decimal degrees. $$a=3.88 \quad c=5.37$$
7 step solution
Problem 13
In the following problems, the magnitudes \(A\) and \(B\) of two perpendicular vectors are given. Find the resultant and the angle that it makes with \(B\) $$A=7364 \quad B=4837$$
4 step solution
Problem 13
Evaluate the following, giving your answer in decimal degrees to three significant digits. $$\sin ^{-1} 0.175$$
3 step solution
Problem 13
Sketch each right triangle and find all missing parts. Work to three significant digits and express the angles in decimal degrees. $$b=3.97 \quad c=4.86$$
8 step solution