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A bridge is in the shape of a semi ellipse. It connects a $400$ meters long distance and has a maximum height $10$ meters at the middle point. The height of the bridge at a point $80$ meters from one end is

A

4

meters

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2

meters

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C

8

meters

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D

6

meters

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The correct option is C $8$ meters

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