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In a model, it is shown that an arc of a bridge is semi elliptical with major axis horizontal. If the length of the base is 9m and the highest part of the bridge is 3m from the horizontal; then the height of the arch, 2m from the centre of the base is (in meters)

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The correct option is B
Let the equation of the semi elliptical are be x2a2+y2b2=1(y>0)
Length of the major axis = 2a = 9 a=92
So the equation of the arc becomes 4x281+y29=1
If x=2, then y2=659y=1365

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