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According to the guidelines set by the ADA, Wheelchair ramps should be built at an angle of no more than 4.8 degrees. If a contractor is designing a wheelchair ramp for a doorway that is 5 feet above ground level, What equation could be used to determine the length of the shortest possible ramp to reach the doorway?
Explanation & Answer
sin(theta) = a / c
sin(4.8)=5/x
x=sin(4.8)/5...................................................................................................................................................................................................
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