NCERT Example 3 - Some Applications of Trigonometry

Question: An observer 1.5 m tall is 28.5 m away from a chimney. The angle of elevation of the top of the chimney from her eyes is 45°. What is the height of the chimney?

Answer: The height of the chimney is 30 m.

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