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TrigonometrySuperchallengeGraphs of the Other Trigonometric Functions

Graphs of the Other Trigonometric Functions · Superchallenge problem

A rotating beacon stands 1010 m from a long straight wall and turns at a constant rate, once every 88 seconds. When it points toward the wall, its beam makes a spot on the wall. During one full turn, for how many seconds in total is there a spot on the wall within 10310\sqrt3 m of the point of the wall nearest the beacon?