Two poles of height $7 \ m$ and $12 \ m$ stand on a plane ground. If the distance between their feet is $12 \ m$,the distance between their tops will be (in $m$):

  • A
    $13$
  • B
    $19$
  • C
    $17$
  • D
    $15$

Explore More

Similar Questions

The angles of depression from the top of a lighthouse to two boats,which are $60 \, m$ apart and in the same direction (due east),are $45^{\circ}$ and $30^{\circ}$. The height of the lighthouse is:

Difficult
View Solution

The length of the shadow of a tower is $9 \text{ m}$ when the sun's altitude is $30^{\circ}$. What is the height of the tower? (In $m$)

From an aeroplane vertically over a straight horizontal road,the angles of depression of two consecutive milestones on the opposite sides of the aeroplane are observed to be $30^{\circ}$ and $60^{\circ}$. Find the height in miles of the aeroplane above the road.

Difficult
View Solution

The angle of elevation of a tower from a distance $50 \; m$ from its foot is $30^{\circ}$. The height of the tower is

The height of a tower is $100 \text{ m}$. When the angle of elevation of the sun changes from $30^{\circ}$ to $45^{\circ}$,the shadow of the tower becomes $x \text{ m}$ smaller. The value of $x$ is (in $\text{m}$):

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo