New Effective Learning Mathematics S2B

Chapter 10 Trigonometry Extra Drill 10D Challenging Questions

Extra Drill 10D

Challenging Questions
[ In this exercise, give your answers correct to 3 significant figures.]
1. The figure shows a triangular lawn ABC. D is a point on AB such that AD : DB = 1: 2 . Find the
shortest distance from D to AC.

2. In Figure I, a kite at B is connected to A on the horizontal ground AC with a taut string.

(a) Find the length of the string AB.

(b) Later on, the kite rises 2 m from B to B ' and the string remains taut (see Figure II). Find the
angle θ between AB and AB '.

3. The figure shows the cross section of a platform. Simon walks across the platform from A to D via
B and C. If he walked a total distance of 12 m, find the respective lengths of AB and CD.

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New Effective Learning Mathematics S2B
Chapter 10 Trigonometry Extra Drill 10D Challenging Questions

1. 5.30 m
2. (a) 10.1 m
(b) 13.7°
3. AB = 3.38 m, CD = 4.62 m

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