Observer Height Challenge

Some Applications of Trigonometry

Observer Height Challenge

CBSE Class 10 · Solve it one decision at a time. A wrong pick earns a nudge, never the answer.

Step 1 of 3

The problem

A student stands 12 m12\text{ m} from a tower. Her eye level is 1.6 m1.6\text{ m} above the ground and the angle of elevation of the top is 45∘45^\circ. Find the height of the tower.
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Step 1 · Your move

Which vertical length is opposite the 45∘45^\circ angle?

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