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The top of a hill observed from the top and bottom of a building of height h is at angles of elevation p and q respectively. The height of the hill is -
The top of a hill observed from the top and bottom of a building of height h is at angles of elevation p and q respectively. The height of the hill is -
Updated On: Mar 18, 2024
- \(\frac{hcotq}{cotq-cotp}\)
- \(\frac{hcotp}{cotp-cotq}\)
- \(\frac{htanp}{tanp-tanq}\)
- \(\frac{hsecp}{tanp-tanq}\)
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct answer is(B): \(\frac{hcotp}{cotp-cotq}\)
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