AP Police Constable practice question
The angle of elevation of the top of a tower 15 m high, from two points on the same side and in the same line with its base, are 60 and 30 degrees respectively. Find the distance between the two points.
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Correct answer: (D) 17.3 m
Near distance = 15/tan(60) = 8.7 m. Far distance = 15/tan(30) = 26.0 m. Distance between points = 26.0-8.7 = 17.3 m.
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15 मीटर ऊंची एक मीनार के आधार की सीध में स्थित दो बिंदुओं से मीनार के शीर्ष का उन्नयन कोण क्रमशः 60 और 30 डिग्री है। दोनों बिंदुओं के बीच की दूरी ज्ञात करें।
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सही उत्तर: (D) 17.3 m
Near distance = 15/tan(60) = 8.7 m. Far distance = 15/tan(30) = 26.0 m. Distance between points = 26.0-8.7 = 17.3 m.
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