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1. Larissa stands at point K , the top of a 218 m vertical cliff. The base of the cliff is located at point B . A ship is located at point S,1200 m\mathrm{S}, 1200 \mathrm{~m} from Larissa. (a) Find the angle of elevatien from the ship to Larissa. (b) Find the horizontal distance from the base of the cliff to the ship. [2] [2] [2]

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(a) The angle of elevation from the ship to Larissa is approximately **10.510.5^\circ**. (b) The horizontal distance from the base of the cliff to the ship is approximately **11801180 m**.

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