engineering mathematics MCQ #81

From the top of a 50m cliff, the angle of depression to a boat is 60°. Find the horizontal distance to the boat.

engineering mathematics MCQ #81

  1. Question 1

    Q1. From the top of a 50m cliff, the angle of depression to a boat is 60°. Find the horizontal distance to the boat.

    • A) 50 / √3 m
    • B) 50√3 m
    • C) 25√3 m
    • D) 100 / √3 m

    Answer: 50 / √3 m

    Explanation: tan(60°) = 50 / distance, so distance = 50 / √3 m.