Projections of segments
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1
Parallel segments are 15 and 25; the second has projection 20. What is the projection of the first?
12
2
A segment of length 12√2 makes 45° with m. What is its projection?
12
3
The ends of a segment are 2 and 14 from m (same side) and the segment is 13. What is its projection?
5
4
A segment of 18 cm makes 60° with m. What is its projection?
9 cm
5
Why can a segment never be shorter than its projection?
The projection is AB·cosα and cosα ≤ 1.