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Scenarios: At OLT, Dave Andrian is standing 20 meters away from the school’s flagpole.

He
wants to find its height. Using an instrument, he measure the angle of elevation to the top of
the flagpole and finds it to be 60 degrees.
Given:
 Distance from Dave to the base of the flagpole: 20 meters
 Angle of elevation to the top of the flagpole: 60 degrees
Goal: Find the height of the flagpole.

Solution:

60o

20m

1. Visualize the Problem:


Imagine a right triangle where:
 The base of the triangle is the distance from Dave to the flagpole (20 meters)
 The height of the triangle is the height of the flagpole (what we want to find).
 The hypotenuse is the line of sight from Dave eye to the top of the flagpole

2. Identify the Relevant Trigonometric Ratio:


The angle of elevation (60 degrees) is the angle between the base and the hypotenuse.
 We know the adjacent side (distance to the flagpole) and want to find the
opposite side (height of the flagpole).
 The tangent function is the relevant ratio:

tan(θ)= opposite
adjacent

3. Apply the Tangent Function:

tan (60o) = Height


20
4. Solve for the Height:

height = 20 x tan (60o)

5. Calculate the Height:


Using a calculator:
tan (60o) = 1.732
height ≈ 20 × 1.732 ≈ 34.64 meters

Final Answer:
The height of the flagpole is approximately 34.64 meters.

Reflection Questions:
1. What was your feeling upon answering the problem?

At first, the problem seemed a bit tricky, but once I visualized the scenario as a right
triangle, it became more straightforward.

2. What do you think of the level of difficulty you encountered upon answering the
constructed problem?

The problem had a moderate difficulty. Understanding which trigonometric ratio to


use required some thought, but the calculations were manageable.

3. How did you arrive at your answer?

I visualized the problem, applied the tangent function, and solved the equation to
find the height.

4. Enumerate the steps you followed upon answering your constructed problem:

 Visualizing the problem.


 Identifying the correct trigonometric ratio (tangent).
 Applying the tangent function.
 Solving for the height.
 Performing the calculations.

JOURNAL
Solid Mensuration and Spherical Trigonometry

When I first heard about Solid Mensuration and Spherical Trigonometry, I


didn’t think much of it. I thought it would just be another math subject, similar to
what I had learned before. But as soon as we started, I realized it was much
harder than I expected. The lessons were full of new terms and formulas, and I
quickly felt lost.
Every class felt like a challenge. I struggled to understand the concepts and
often felt like I was falling behind. There were times when I felt frustrated,
questioning whether I could handle such a difficult subject.
But as I kept attending lectures and practicing, I noticed small
improvements. Slowly, I started to recognize patterns and understand how the
formulas worked. Even though I’m still struggling with some parts, I’m proud of
the progress I’ve made.
What keeps me motivated is the idea that this subject is useful and
practical. I’ve learned how the concepts can be applied in real life, which makes
all the effort feel worthwhile. I’ve also started to appreciate the beauty of the
subject—the way everything fits together so perfectly.
I still have a long way to go, and there’s so much I need to learn. But I’m
determined to keep improving. This journey is not easy, but I know that all the
hard work and challenges will pay off in the end.
Solid Mensuration and Spherical Trigonometry have taught me that
learning is not just about understanding immediately it’s about patience,
persistence, and believing in yourself.

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