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JEE Mains · Maths · STD 11 - Trigonometrical equations

An aeroplane flying at a constant speed, parallel to the horizontal ground, \(\sqrt 3\, km\) above it, is observed at an elevation of \(60^o\) from a point on the ground. If, after five seconds, its elevation from the same point, is \(30^o\), then the speed (in \(km/hr\)) of the aeroplane is

  1. A \(1500\)
  2. B \(750\)
  3. C \(720\)
  4. D \(1440\)
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(D) \(1440\)

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For \(\Delta OA,\,\,A,\,O{A_1}\, = \,\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{{\tan \,\,{{60}^o}}}\, = \,1\,km\) For \(\Delta O{B_1},\,\,B,\,O{B_1}\, = \,\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{{\tan \,\,{{60}^o}}}\, = \,3\,km\) As, a distance of \(3-1=2\,km\) is covered in \(5\,seconds\). Therefore the speed of the plane…