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Calculate the angle formed by the line $AB$ and the horizontal base of the cuboid.
Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometry in 3D
Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometry in 3D — practice question
A cuboid is illustrated with side lengths $5.5\text{ cm}$, $8\text{ cm}$ and $16.2\text{ cm}$. Line $AB$ is drawn on the cuboid, and the figure is labelled NOT TO SCALE.
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