The angle of elevation of the top of the tower from two points at distance am and bm from the base and in the same straight line with it are complementary, then the height of the tower is
A
√a−b m
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
√a+b m
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
√ab m
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
√a/b m
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C√ab m Let AB be the tower and C and D be the points of observations on AC. If ∠ACB = θ then ∠ADB = 90o - θ and AB=h m