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TS EAMCET · Maths · Heights and Distances

The sum of angles of elevation of the top of a tower from two points distant \(a\) and \(b\) from the base and in the same straight line with it is \(90^{\circ}\). Then, the height of the tower is

  1. A \(a^2 b\)
  2. B \(a b^2\)
  3. C \(\sqrt{a b}\)
  4. D \(a b\)
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(C) \(\sqrt{a b}\)

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Given, \(\theta+\phi=90^{\circ}\) Let the height of a tower \(=h\) Then, In \(\triangle A C P\) \(\tan \theta=\frac{h}{a}\) ...(i) In \(\triangle A B P\) \(\tan \phi=\frac{h}{b}\) ...(ii)…