From a point A on level ground the angle of elevation of the top of a vertical tower…
MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Applications of Trigonometry · Applications of Trigonometry
Problem
From a point A on level ground the angle of elevation of the top of a vertical tower is 30°. After walking 50 m straight towards the tower to a point B, the angle of elevation becomes 45°.
Answer the following:
(a) Find the height of the tower.
(b) Determine the distance of point A from the foot of the tower.