Mathematics · Heights and Distances
A person on a lighthouse 50 meters tall observes a boat moving directly away from it. Over a period of 10 seconds, the angle of depression to the boat changes from 60° to 30°. What is the approximate speed of the boat?
- 17.2 m/s
- 26.5 m/s
- 35.8 m/s✓
- 45.0 m/s
Correct answer
5.8 m/s
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