Calculating Angle of Elevation for 1.00m Track with 1.86cm Blocks

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Homework Statement



Two calibrated elevation blocks have a combined thickness of 1.86cm. What is the angle of elevation of the 1.00 m long track for this situation?

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How about starting with the mathematical definition of an angle, or perhaps the definition of the sine or cosine of an angle.

What is the geometric significance of the 1 m length with respect to the 1.86 cm elevation?