Hour of Math · SS2 · Unit SSGM9

Angles of Elevation and Depression — When the Triangle Is Not Right-Angled

Recall the angle of elevation and depression and their equality as alternate angles, recognise when two observation points create a non-right triangle, find a height with the two-observer method (sine rule then a right-triangle step), and choose the right rule in mixed elevation, depression and height problems.

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