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The angle of depression of a boat from the top of a cliff 10m high is 30. How far is ...

The angle of depression of a boat from the top of a cliff 10m high is 30. How far is the boat from the foot of the cliff?
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  • A \(\frac{5√3m}{3}\)
  • B 5√3m
  • C 10√3m
  • D \(\frac{10√3m}{3}\)
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
RQP = 90o
PQS = 30o but
RQS = 90o = \(\frac{RS}{10}\)
RS = 10 tan 60o
RS = 10 tan 60o
RS = 10√3m

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