University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321973615
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-361-0

Chapter 1 - Units, Physical Quantities, and Vectors - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 27: Q1.2

Answer

It is not possible to compute the tangent of 5.00 m.

Work Step by Step

Only the tangent of an angle can be computed, or makes any sense, and 5.00 m is not an angle.
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