A helicopter is flying at 3564m above ground. If an angle of 30∘ is subtended at a ground point by the helicopter position 100s apart, what is the speed of the helicopter?
A
100ms−1
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B
150ms−1
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C
20ms−1
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D
25ms−1
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Solution
The correct option is C20ms−1 tan30=x3564⇒V=xt=3564tan(30)100=20m/s