An observer 160 meters away sees a rocket launch into the air. The rocket reaches its maximum height when the observer is looking at an angle of 75 degrees relative to the ground. What is the approximate maximum height of the rocket's path, in meters? A. 27.3 meters B. 233.3 meters C. 597.1 meters D. 485.3 meters

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An observer 160 meters away sees a rocket launch into the air. The rocket reaches its maximum height when the observer is looking at an angle of 75 degrees relative to the ground.

What is the approximate maximum height of the rocket's path, in meters?

A. 27.3 meters

B. 233.3 meters

C. 597.1 meters

D. 485.3 meters 

 

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