A certain satellite orbits 13,000 miles above Earth's surface (see figure). Find the angle of depression $\alpha$ from the satellite to the horizon. Assume the radius of the Earth is 4000 miles. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a degree.

A) $13.61 ^ { \circ }$
B) $17.92 ^ { \circ }$
C) $72.08 ^ { \circ }$
D) $76.39 ^ { \circ }$
E) $13.24 ^ { \circ }$

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A certain satellite orbits 13,000 miles above Earth's surface (see figure). Find the angle of depression $\alpha$ from the satellite to the horizon. Assume the radius of the Earth is 4000 miles. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a degree.

A) $13.61 ^ { \circ }$ 
B) $17.92 ^ { \circ }$ 
C) $72.08 ^ { \circ }$ 
D) $76.39 ^ { \circ }$ 
E) $13.24 ^ { \circ }$

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The Answer of A certain satellite orbits 13,000 miles above Earth's surface (see figure). Find the angle of depression $\alpha$ from the satellite to the horizon. Assume the radius of the Earth is 4000 miles. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a degree.

A) $13.61 ^ { \circ }$ 
B) $17.92 ^ { \circ }$ 
C) $72.08 ^ { \circ }$ 
D) $76.39 ^ { \circ }$ 
E) $13.24 ^ { \circ }$

A Certain Satellite Orbits 13,000 Miles Above Earth's Surface (See α\alphaα

A Certain Satellite Orbits 13,000 Miles Above Earth's Surface (See $\alpha$