The diagram illustrates a decorative lamp that is suspended from a ceiling by two strings. The first string is 43 centimeters long and makes a 50° angle with the horizontal. The second string is 35 centimeters long and makes a 70° angle with the horizontal. What is the distance between the points of suspension of the strings on the ceiling? 25.0 centimeters 38.3 centimeters 39.6 centimeters 42.4 centimeters
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The answer is 39.6 centimeters. This can be done by using cosine law.
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