The feet of two vertical poles of height 3m an 7m are in line with a point P on the ground, the smaller pole being between the taller pole and point P at a distance 20m from point P. The angle of elevation of the top (T) of the taller pole from the top (R)
a) The distance RT
b) The distance of the foot of the taller pole from P, correct to 3 significant figures
c) The angle of elevation of T from P, correct to one decimal place.
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