
Two points and are on the same side of a tower and in the same straight line with its base. The angles of depression of these points from the top of the tower are and respectively. The height of the tower is and if the distance between these points is (Correct up to two decimal places) then find . [Take ]


Important Questions on Height and Distance

A man on the deck of a ship is above the water level. He observes that the angle of elevation of the top of a cliff is and the angle of depression of the base is . If height of the cliff is , then write the value of as final answer. [Take ]

A man standing on the deck of a ship, which is above water level. He observes the angle of elevation of the top of a hill as and the angle of depression of the base of the hill as . If the height of the hill is , then write the value of as final answer.

There are two temples, one on each bank of a river, just opposite to each other. One temple is high. From the top of this temple, the angles of depression of the top and the foot of the other temple are and respectively. If the height of the other temple (correct to two decimal places) is , then write the value of as final answer. []

The angle of elevation of an aeroplane from a point on the ground is . After a flight of seconds, the elevation changes to . The aeroplane is flying at a height of metres. If the speed of the aeroplane is of the form , then find the value of . [Take ]



