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the top of a hill observed from the top and bottom
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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 -
CUET (PG) - 2023
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Mar 12, 2025
\(\frac{hcotq}{cotq-cotp}\)
\(\frac{hcotp}{cotp-cotq}\)
\(\frac{htanp}{tanp-tanq}\)
\(\frac{hsecp}{tanp-tanq}\)
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The correct answer is(B):
\(\frac{hcotp}{cotp-cotq}\)
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