Solution:
Part (1) Assuming that the rope is taut (pulled tight), approximately how long is the rope between David and the carabiner above Emily?
As per the above figure
cos55° = x20
x∗ cos55° = 20
x = cos55°20
x= .573520
x=34.87 feet
Part (2) How high up the wall has Emily climbed? Describe your method.
tan55°= 20y
y= 20∗tan55°
=20∗1.428
=28.56 feet
So Height of the wall =28.56+3
=31.56 feet
As per the question length of the rope = 48 feet.
Rope between Emily and carabiner = Total length of the rope − x
= 48 − 34.87
= 13.13 feet
So Emily Climbed = 31.56−13.13
= 18.43 feet
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