Question 109

The angle of elevation ofthe top of a tree from a point on the ground which is 300 m away from thetree is $$30^\circ$$. When the tree grew up, its angle ofelevation ofthe top of it became $$60^\circ$$ from the same point. How much did the tree grow? (nearest to an integer)

Solution

we draw the diagramĀ is given below

Ab is the height that tree grew upĀ 

Let AB= hĀ 

In $$\triangle BCD $$

$$\frac{BC} {CD} = \tan \30^\circ $$

BC =$$ 300 \times \frac{1}{\sqrt {3}} $$Ā 

BC = $$100 \sqrt {3}$$ mĀ Ā 

In $$ \triangle ACD $$

$$ \frac{AC} {CD} = \tan 60^\circ $$

$$ \Rightarrow \frac{AB+BC} {300} = \sqrt {3} $$

$$ AB + 100 \sqrt {3} = 300 \sqrt {3} $$

$$ AB = 300 \sqrt{3} - 100 \sqrt{3} $$

$$ AB = 200 \sqrt{3} $$Ā 

$$ AB = 200 \times 1.73 $$

$$ AB = 346 $$Ā 

thereforeĀ the tree grow = 346 m AnsĀ 


Create a FREE account and get:

  • Free SSC Study Material - 18000 Questions
  • 230+ SSC previous papers with solutions PDF
  • 100+ SSC Online Tests for Free

cracku

Boost your Prep!

Download App