Trigonometric Equations Question 338
Question: If the angle of elevation of the top of tower at a distance 500 m from its foot is $ 30^{o} $ , then height of the tower is
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Options:
A) $ \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} $
B) $ \frac{500}{\sqrt{3}} $
C) $ \sqrt{3} $
D) $ \frac{1}{500} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Let the height be h, 
 $ \therefore \tan 30^{o}=\frac{h}{500} $
 Þ $ h=\frac{500}{\sqrt{3}} $
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