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(a)
: The diagram and show the known quantities on the diagram, when the
(b)
To calculate: The distance between the plane and point
(c)
To calculate: The altitude of the plane, when the angle of elevation to an airplane from two points
(d)
To calculate: The distance the plane must travel before it is directly above point
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