C Calli New member Joined Nov 20, 2025 Messages 1 Nov 20, 2025 #1 ** I don't know how to set up the triangle with the information given. I'm not understanding the parts about the radar.
** I don't know how to set up the triangle with the information given. I'm not understanding the parts about the radar.
Dr.Peterson Elite Member Joined Nov 12, 2017 Messages 16,858 Thursday at 12:01 PM #2 So, it's not the law of sines, but understanding the meaning of the description, right? Here's my interpretation: What they are calling the "radar beam" (not really the best term to use) refers to the line from a station to the ship. They are asking for distance BC.
So, it's not the law of sines, but understanding the meaning of the description, right? Here's my interpretation: What they are calling the "radar beam" (not really the best term to use) refers to the line from a station to the ship. They are asking for distance BC.