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How do you find the elevation of the sun?
WARNING: Do not, under any conditions, look at the sun, directly or indirectly.The find the elevation of the sun, measure the angle that an object's shadow from the sun makes. One way to do this is with a stick in the ground. Assuming the stick is perpendicular to the ground, the ratio of the stick's length to the shadow's length is the tangent of the angle of elevation. Solve for inverse tangent, and you have the angle.
How was trigonometry used in the construction of the pyramids of Egypt?
Obviously, the pyramids have a lot to do with triangles. To find the hight, length, width, volume, angle of ascent, and surface area of the pyramids, the egyptians had to use trigonometry.
Do pyramids use triangulation?
no....
When the shadow of a flagpole is 31.2m long a 1.6m fencepost casts a shadow 2.6m long how tall is the flagpole?
First, find the ratio of fencepost-height : shadow which is 1.6 : 2.6 . This can also be written as a fraction, 1.6/2.6 . Then, multiply the flagpole's shadow by this ratio: 31.2 x 1.6/2.6 = 19.2 The flagpole is 19.2m high. The trigonometry way: On the imaginary right angled triangle formed by the fencepost and its shadow, let the angle at which the hypotenuse meets the ground = θ sinθ = 1.6/2.6 sinθ = /31.2 x/31.2 = 1.6/2.6 2.6x = 31.2 * 1.6 = 49.92 x = 19.2 The flagpole is 19.2m high.
what is the angle of elevation of the sun when a flagpole 22.5 m high casts a shadow 32.4 m long?
If we assume the the flagpole makes a 90 degree angle with the ground, then the angle of elevator for the sun is 34.778°
How can you fall into your shadow?
It is impossible for one to fall into his or her shadow.
What replaced pyramids?
Under ground tombs replaced pyramids
How do you use pyramids from ancient times today?
the pyramids were used as a sun dial to show the alignement and the shadow for the next eclipse
Where did they get the materials they needed for the pyramids?
from the ground i guess.
Where did the royal family members like to build their pyramids?
In the shadow of the ruler's pyramid
Where did the royal family members like to build the pyramids?
In the shadow of the ruler's pyramid
What caused the fall of the Middle Kingdom in Egypt?
Pyramids fall due to weathering
In what direction will your shadow fall in the morning?
The sun rises in the east, so shadow will fall to the west
What is the name of Ancient Egyptian burial ground?
pyramids
Where will the shadow fall while looking at the rainbow?
the shadow will famll east
Where would a shadow fall on a winter morning?
In the UK, the shadow is likely to fall (point) towards West-north-west.
Where is he going see his shadow?
On the ground
