Copy of Statue of LIberty Problem

If the Statue of Liberty is 92 m from the ground and it rests on a pedestal that is 42 m from the ground, how far from the base should you stand to get the best view of the statue? The answer involves finding the maximum viewing angle using Calculus.

 

D Tudhope

 
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Activity
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Target Group (Age)
14 – 19+
Language
English
 
 
 
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