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Two poles of equal heights are standing opposite each other on either side of the road, which is 80 m wide. F…
Two poles of equal heights are standing opposite each other on either side of the road, which is m wide. From a point between them on the road, the angles of elevation of the top of the poles are and , respectively. Find the height of the poles and the distances of the point from the poles.
- (i)Find the height of the poles (both are equal).
- (ii)Find the distances of the point from each of the two poles.
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