Air Traffic Control A 757 passenger jet and a 737 passenger jet are on their final approaches to San Diego International Airport.
a. The 757 is 20,000 feet from the ground, and the angle of depression to the tower is 6°. Find the distance between the 757 and the tower.
b. The 737 is 15,000 feet from the ground, and the angle of depression to the tower is 3°. What is the distance between the 737 and the tower?
c. How far apart are the jets?