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The distance to which a person can see standing on an observation deck of a lighthouse
Answer to Problem 5CYP
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Height of the lighthouse = 55 feet
Calculation:
The distance (d) in miles to the horizon is given by
Where,‘h’ is height from the ground
The distance to which a person can see standing on an observation desk can be calculated as:
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