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Angles of Elevation and Depression. Section 7-5. Angle of Elevation. Angle between line of sight and horizontal when one looks up. Angle of Depression. Angle between line of sight and horizontal when one looks down. Angle of Elevation Example:.
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Angles of Elevation and Depression Section 7-5
Angle of Elevation Angle between line of sight and horizontal when one looks up
Angle of Depression Angle between line of sight and horizontal when one looks down
Angle of Elevation Example: The angle of elevation from the person to the bird is 35º and the tree is 25 feet away. How high off the ground is the bird?
Angle of Depression Example: The angle of depression between the biker and the log cabin is 48º and it is 82 feet away. How high is the cliff?