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If two towers of heights h1 and h2 subtend angles of 45° and 30° respectively at the midpoint of the line joining their feet, then the ratio of h1: h2 is
If two towers of heights h1 and h2 subtend angles of 45° and 30° respectively at the midpoint of the line joining their feet, then the ratio of h1: h2 is
Updated On: Jan 23, 2025
- \(1:\sqrt3\)
- \(\sqrt3:1\)
- 1:3
- 3:1
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct option is (B): \(\sqrt3:1\)
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