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21 June, 08:19

Joe is hiking in national park wilderness. His radio transmits signals as far as the horizon. Use the formula d = Square root/1.5h, where d is the line-of-sight distance to the horizon in miles and h is height in feet.

Joe sets his receiver on the ground. What is the farthest away that a transmitter 4 ft above the ground can be in order to reach Joe?

a.

0 mi

c.

2.4 mi

b.

1.2 mi

d.

6 mi

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  1. 21 June, 09:34
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    D=√ (1.5) (1.4)

    d = √6

    d = 2.44948 ...

    Rounded to the nearest tenth would be c. 2.4 mi
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