Ricky Bobby Views Mona Lisa at Louvre

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However, in summary, Ricky Bobby, the calculusmeister, is at the Louvre in Paris for the Da Vinci Code showing of "Mona Lisa". He is trying to find the best position to view the portrait, which is 77 x 53 cm and positioned 236 cm above the floor. His eye is at 161 cm above the floor. In order to find the best position, he uses the equations tanX= 75/.7024393753 and tanB= 152/1.423610467 to determine that he should stand approximately 106.770778 cm away from the wall.
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Ricky Bobby, the calculusmeister, arrives early at the Louvre in Paris for the Da Vinci Code showing of "Mona Lisa". He has a choice of where to stand to view the portrait. He wants to be in position so that picture subtends the largest possible verticle angle at his eye. The dimension of the painting is 77 x 53 cm. It is positioned on its own wall in the Louvre so that the bottom of the picture is 236 cm above the floor. How far back from the wall should Ricky stand? Ricky Bobby's eye is 161 cm above the floor.


Homework Equations


Im not sure if I am on the right track and i have to turn it into degrees how do i do that?


The Attempt at a Solution


tanX=75/x
tanB=152/x

B-X=theta tanB-tanX/1+(tanB)(tanX) (1) (152/x-75/x)x^2/(1+(152/x)(75/x)(x^2) (2) 77x/x^2+11400

(3) f'(x)=(x^2+11400)(77)-(77x)(2x)/(x^2+11400)^2

-77x^2+(11400 x 77)/(x^2+11400) critical # + or - 106.770778
tanX= 75/.7024393753
tanB= 152/1.423610467

B-X= .7211710917
 
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Since you haven't said what C and B represent in this problem, there is no way of determining whether what you have done is correct.
 

1. Who is Ricky Bobby?

Ricky Bobby is a fictional race car driver and the main character in the movie "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" played by Will Ferrell.

2. What is the significance of Ricky Bobby viewing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre?

The scene in which Ricky Bobby views the Mona Lisa at the Louvre is a comedic moment in the movie. It is meant to showcase Ricky's lack of cultural awareness and education, as he mistakes the famous painting for a "French woman" and then proceeds to make inappropriate comments about her appearance.

3. Is the Mona Lisa actually on display at the Louvre?

Yes, the Mona Lisa is one of the most famous pieces of artwork and is permanently on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France.

4. Did the Louvre give permission for the Mona Lisa to be featured in the movie?

No, the Louvre did not give permission for the Mona Lisa to be featured in the movie. The filmmakers used a replica of the painting for the scene.

5. Why is the scene of Ricky Bobby viewing the Mona Lisa at the Louvre controversial?

The scene has sparked controversy and criticism for its disrespectful portrayal of the famous painting and its objectification of women. Some have also accused the movie of perpetuating negative stereotypes about Americans and their lack of cultural awareness.

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