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A man 6' tall moves away from a source of light 20′ above the ground level, his rate of walking being 4 m.p.h. At what rate is the tip of his shadow moving ?
A man 6' tall moves away from a source of light 20′ above the ground level, his rate of walking being 4 m.p.h. At what rate is the tip of his shadow moving ?
Updated On: Sep 15, 2024
- \(\frac{12}{7}\)
- \(\frac{3}{7}\)
- \(\frac{40}{7}\)
- None of these
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The correct option is (C) : \(\frac{40}{7}\).
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