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Two observation points A and B lie on a horizontal plane...
Two observation points and lie on a horizontal plane surrounding a vertical tower. The angles of elevation of the top of the tower from and are and , respectively. If the line segment subtends a right angle at the top of the tower and the distance between and is meters, then the height of the tower (in meters) is _____.
Correct answer
60
Step-by-step solution
Let the height of the tower be , its top be , and its foot on the horizontal plane be .
In the right-angled triangle , the angle of elevation at is . The distance from to the top of the tower is the hypotenuse .
In the right-angled triangle , the angle of elevation at is . The distance from to the top of the tower is the hypotenuse .
We are given that the segment subtends a right angle at the top of the tower , meaning .
In the right-angled spatial triangle , applying the Pythagorean theorem:
Substitute the given values and expressions:
The height of the tower is meters.
Answer:
In the right-angled triangle , the angle of elevation at is . The distance from to the top of the tower is the hypotenuse .
In the right-angled triangle , the angle of elevation at is . The distance from to the top of the tower is the hypotenuse .
We are given that the segment subtends a right angle at the top of the tower , meaning .
In the right-angled spatial triangle , applying the Pythagorean theorem:
Substitute the given values and expressions:
The height of the tower is meters.
Answer: