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Published on: August 14, 2026
A tower of height b subtends an angle at a point O on the level of the foot of the tower and at a distance a from the foot of the tower. If a pole mounted on the tower also subtends an equal angle at O, the height of the pole is.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Let AB is tower and AC is pole of height h .
From 
......(i)
From 
or 
or 
(Put value of 
from (i))
or 
.
Remember the result 
in which 
height of tower, 
height of pole, a = distance of observation point from the tower
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