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Angles of elevation and depression

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The top of the tree is at \(D\). The survey point \(B\) and base \(C\) are at the same level. The line of sight starts at the survey point itself

CD is vertical and CB is horizontal. The right angle is at C. CD is 11 m. The elevation angle at B, from BC up to BD, is 26 degrees. CB is the unknown horizontal distance d. DB is the line of sight. Not to scale.11 mdCDB26°
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Find the horizontal distance BC. Give your answer to 1 decimal place

Format: 1 d.p.