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A kite is attached to a string. Find the length of the string , when the height of the kite is 60 m and the string makes an angle `30^(@)` with the ground .

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To find the length of the string attached to the kite, we can use trigonometric ratios. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the Problem We have a kite at a height of 60 meters, and the string makes an angle of 30 degrees with the ground. We need to find the length of the string. ### Step 2: Draw a Diagram Draw a right triangle where: - Point A is the position of the kite. - Point B is the point on the ground directly below the kite. - Point C is the point where the string is attached to the ground. In this triangle: - AB (height of the kite) = 60 m - Angle ABC = 30 degrees - AC (length of the string) is what we need to find. ### Step 3: Use Trigonometric Ratios In a right triangle, we can use the sine function, which is defined as: \[ \sin(\theta) = \frac{\text{Opposite}}{\text{Hypotenuse}} \] Here, the opposite side is AB (height of the kite) and the hypotenuse is AC (length of the string). ### Step 4: Set Up the Equation Using the sine function: \[ \sin(30^\circ) = \frac{AB}{AC} \] Substituting the known values: \[ \sin(30^\circ) = \frac{60}{AC} \] ### Step 5: Calculate the Value of Sine We know that: \[ \sin(30^\circ) = \frac{1}{2} \] So, substituting this into the equation gives: \[ \frac{1}{2} = \frac{60}{AC} \] ### Step 6: Solve for AC Cross-multiplying to solve for AC: \[ AC \cdot \frac{1}{2} = 60 \] \[ AC = 60 \cdot 2 \] \[ AC = 120 \text{ m} \] ### Conclusion The length of the string is 120 meters. ---
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