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Mathematics

Some Applications of Trigonometry

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1
Easy

If the angle of elevation of the sun is 30° and the height of a tower is 10 m, then the length of the shadow is:

A10 m
B10√3 m
C10/√3 m
D20 m
2
Medium

The angle of elevation of a jet fighter from a point A on the ground is 60°. After a flight of 15 seconds, the angle of elevation changes to 30°. If the jet is flying at a constant height of 1500√3 m, the speed of the jet in km/h is:

A720 km/h
B1080 km/h
C540 km/h
D360 km/h
3
Medium

The top of a 20 m high tower makes an angle of elevation of 45° from the bottom of an electric pole and angle of 30° from the top of the pole. The height of the electric pole is:

A20/3 m
B20(1 − 1/√3) m
C20(3 − √3)/3 m
DAll equal
4
Hard

A person standing at the bank of a river observes that the angle of elevation of the top of a tree on the opposite bank is 60°. When he retreats 20 m from the bank, the angle becomes 30°. The height of the tree and width of the river are:

A10√3 m and 10 m
B20√3 m and 20 m
C15√3 m and 15 m
D30 m and 10√3 m
5
Medium

The angles of elevation of the top of a tower from two points at a distance of \(4\text{ m}\) and \(9\text{ m}\) from the base of the tower and in the same straight line with it are complementary. Find the height of the tower.

A6\text{ m}
B36\text{ m}
C\sqrt{13}\text{ m}
D5\text{ m}

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