The angle of elevation of the top of a tower 60 $^{\circ}$ . If the height of the tower is 60m then find the distance between the person and tower.

30 m

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20√3 m

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20 m

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60 m

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Solution

The correct option is B
20√3 m

BC = 60 = $x \sqrt{3}$

x = 20 $\sqrt{3}$

Distance between the person and the tower = x = 20 $\sqrt{3}$ m

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