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A ladder of length 30 m is leaning against a wall making an angle of 30° with the horizontal. Find the distance between the foot of the ladder and the wall.
A ladder of length 30 m is leaning against a wall making an angle of 30° with the horizontal. Find the distance between the foot of the ladder and the wall.
Updated On: May 21, 2024
- 14\(\sqrt3\) m
- 15\(\sqrt3\) m
- 16\(\sqrt3\) m
- 17\(\sqrt3\) m
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct option is (B) :15\(\sqrt3\) m.
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