On the level ground,the angle of elevation of the top of the tower is $30^{\circ}$. On moving $20 \ m$ nearer,the angle of elevation is $60^{\circ}$. The height of the tower is (in $m$):

  • A
    $20 \sqrt{3}$
  • B
    $10 \sqrt{3}$
  • C
    $10(\sqrt{3}-1)$
  • D
    None of these

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