While on a hiking trip in Algonquin Park, two hikers (Xavia & Yelena) separate from their group and each becomes lost. B
Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 3:57 pm
While on a hiking trip in Algonquin Park, two hikers (Xavia& Yelena)separate from their group and each becomes lost. Both girls go towideopen clearings where aircraft can see them. A rescue helicopter, atanaltitude of 200m, spots them both at the same time. Xavia is at anangleof depression of 13º. Yelena is at an angle of depression of 13º.From apoint on the ground directly below (B) the helicopter, Yelena is atabearing of 120º. Xavia is at a bearing of 240º. How far apart arethe two girls? Include one or twouseful and well labeled diagrams. Round to 1 decimal place. Note:Assume the ground is perfectlyflat.