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The length of a string between a kite and a point on the ground is 603 m. If the string makes an angle of (60^\circ\) with the ground, how high is the kite? (Assume there is no slack in the string).


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90

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60m

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45m

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30m

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Solution

The correct option is A

90


Drop a perpendicular from the kite to the ground. This becomes the opposite side with respect to the angle of elevation.

So, height = hypotenuse × sin60 = 90m.


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