Answer :
This is a simple [tex]A^2 + B^2 = C^2[/tex] Pythagorean Theorem problem.
So here we go:
Imagine a right triangle with 2 legs and a hypotenuse.
The Pole is the vertical leg. The Cable is the hypotenuse. The distance on the ground between the cable and the pole is the 3rd leg.
We are trying to find the hypotenuse which is C in our Pythagorean Theorem.
Thus:
[tex]60^2 + 25^2 = C^2[/tex]
Add the squares:
[tex]3600 + 625 = 4225 = C^2[/tex]
Now take the square root of both sides:
*Remember that in triangles, we cannot have a negative value for the length. (If it's possible, please contact the Nobel Prize admins).
[tex] \sqrt{C^2} = C = \sqrt{4225} = 65[/tex]
Thus:
[tex]C = Length = 65 ft[/tex]
So here we go:
Imagine a right triangle with 2 legs and a hypotenuse.
The Pole is the vertical leg. The Cable is the hypotenuse. The distance on the ground between the cable and the pole is the 3rd leg.
We are trying to find the hypotenuse which is C in our Pythagorean Theorem.
Thus:
[tex]60^2 + 25^2 = C^2[/tex]
Add the squares:
[tex]3600 + 625 = 4225 = C^2[/tex]
Now take the square root of both sides:
*Remember that in triangles, we cannot have a negative value for the length. (If it's possible, please contact the Nobel Prize admins).
[tex] \sqrt{C^2} = C = \sqrt{4225} = 65[/tex]
Thus:
[tex]C = Length = 65 ft[/tex]
The length of the cable attached to the pole is 65 feet.
Pythagoras theorem is used to show the relationship between the sides of a right angled triangle.
Let l represent the length of the cable. Hence, using Pythagoras theorem:
l² = 60² + 25²
l² = 4225
l = 65 feet
The length of the cable attached to the pole is 65 feet.
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