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in the diagram, the height of a flagpole |TF| and the length of its shadow |FL| re in ...



in the diagram, the height of a flagpole |TF| and the length of its shadow |FL| re in the ratio 6:8. Using k as a constant of proportionality, find the shortest distance between T and L
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  • A 7K units
  • B 10K units
  • C 12K units
  • D 14k units
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
by Pythagoras x2 = 62 + 82
36 + 64 = 100
x = \(\sqrt{100}\)
x = 10

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