1. A pilot must fly 23.0 km before she is over the ocean. The angle of depression to the ocean shoreline is 28°. a) Draw a diagram of this situation. b) What is the pilot's altitude?

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1. A pilot must fly 23.0 km before she is over the ocean. The angle of depression to the
ocean shoreline is 28°.
a) Draw a diagram of this situation.
b) What is the pilot's altitude?
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