The shadow of a tower standing on a level plane is found to be $50 \ m$ longer when the sun's altitude is $30^{\circ}$ than when it is $60^{\circ} .$ Find the height of the tower. (In $m$)

  • A
    $20 \sqrt{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{25}{\sqrt{3}}$
  • C
    $25 \sqrt{3}$
  • D
    $50 \sqrt{3}$

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