Assume a clear day and flat terrain in the nearby region. How far could you see, in miles, from the top of this building whose height is given? Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco, h = 853 feet
On Earth, the distance to the horizon is given by $d \approx \sqrt { \frac { 3 h } { 2 } }$ , where d is in miles to the horizon and h is in feet above sea level. Please round your answer to the nearest tenth.
A) 44.1 miles
B) 37.8 miles
C) 35.8 miles
D) 39.4 miles
E) 47.4 miles

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Using the formula $d \approx \sqrt { \frac { 3 \times 853 } { 2 } }$, we calculate the distance to the horizon as approximately 35.8 miles.

Assume a Clear Day and Flat Terrain in the Nearby d≈3h2d \approx \sqrt { \frac { 3 h } { 2 } }d≈23h​​

Assume a Clear Day and Flat Terrain in the Nearby $d \approx \sqrt { \frac { 3 h } { 2 } }$