Trigonometric Functions and Satellite Distances

Trigonometric Functions and Satellite Distances

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Physics

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video tutorial explains how to calculate the distance and height of a satellite using trigonometry. It covers the path of a satellite over two tracking stations, the angles of elevation, and the use of right triangles and the law of sines to determine the satellite's distance from a station and its height above the ground.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the distance between the two tracking stations A and B?

83.5 miles

93.1 miles

86.9 miles

56 miles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the angles of elevation at stations A and B?

86.9° and 83.5°

90° and 45°

60° and 30°

75° and 15°

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the complementary angle to the angle of elevation at station A?

3.1°

4.5°

6.5°

5.5°

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the measure of the angle opposite to the side of known length in the obtuse triangle?

86.9°

83.5°

93.1°

3.4°

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which trigonometric law is used to find the distance from station A?

Law of Cosines

Law of Sines

Law of Tangents

Pythagorean Theorem

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate distance of the satellite from station A?

93818 miles

90000 miles

56000 miles

83000 miles

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which trigonometric function is used to find the height of the satellite?

Cosine

Sine

Tangent

Cotangent

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