engineering mathematics MCQ #174

A tower stands on a horizontal plane. The angle of elevation of its top from a point on the ground is 30°. At a point 20 m nearer to the tower, the angle becomes 60°. Find the height of the tower.

engineering mathematics MCQ #174

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A tower stands on a horizontal plane. The angle of elevation of its top from a point on the ground is 30°. At a point 20 m nearer to the tower, the angle becomes 60°. Find the height of the tower.

    • A) 17.32 m
    • B) 20√3 m
    • C) 34.64 m
    • D) 40 m

    Answer: 17.32 m

    Explanation: Using tan 30° and tan 60°, we form equations to solve for the height.