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0580/22 Feb/Mar 2023, Question 22: Trigonometry in 3D: Cuboids

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 22 (Extended) · Calculator · 4 marks

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The question, in short

Using a triangular prism with base ABCD, PA = 4 cm, AB = 5 cm, BC = 7 cm and a right angle at A, find the angle between line PC and the base ABCD.

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Solution · 4 marks

  1. 1The angle is PCA, with AC in the base
  2. 2AC = √(5² + 7²) = √74 = 8.602… cm
  3. 3tan PCA = 4/√74
  4. 4Angle PCA = 24.93… ≈ 24.9°

Answer24.9 or 24.93 to 24.94

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