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Help Me Visualize: Height of a Mountain
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- Thread starter Drain Brain
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around visualizing the height of a mountain through geometric representation, specifically using right triangles with special angles. Participants are seeking and providing guidance on how to create a diagram to aid in understanding the problem.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses difficulty in visualizing the problem and requests an image.
- Another participant suggests drawing a diagram that would involve three right triangles with special angles as a way to make progress.
- A subsequent post questions the correctness of a proposed diagram or approach.
- Another participant offers an alternative or refined visual representation.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion appears to be unresolved, with participants offering different suggestions and approaches without reaching a consensus on the best method to visualize the problem.
Contextual Notes
There are limitations in the clarity of the proposed diagrams and the assumptions underlying the geometric relationships being discussed.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in geometric visualization, particularly in the context of solving problems related to heights and angles in mathematics or physics.
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MarkFL
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Try drawing a diagram...you will get 3 right triangles with special angles. Can you make progress from there?
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