The figure below shows a square ABCD point V is vertically above middle of the base ABCD. AB = 10cm and VC = 13cm. Find; (a) the...

The figure below shows a square ABCD point V is vertically above middle of the base ABCD. AB = 10cm and VC = 13cm.

Find;
(a) the length of diagonal AC
(b) the height of the pyramid
(c) the acute angle between VB and base ABCD.
d) the acute angle between BVA and ABCD.
e) the angle between AVB and DVC.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on August 28, 2019 at 13:51

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