$A$ $20 \ m$ long tree is broken by the wind such that its top touches the ground at an angle of $30^\circ$. The height from the ground at which the tree is broken is:

  • A
    $10 \ m$
  • B
    $20(\sqrt{3} - 1) \ m$
  • C
    $\frac{20}{1 + \sqrt{3}} \ m$
  • D
    $20(2 - \sqrt{3}) \ m$

Explore More

Similar Questions

$A$ tower subtends angles $\alpha, 2 \alpha$ and $3 \alpha$ respectively at points $A, B$ and $C$, all lying on a horizontal line through the foot of the tower. Then $\frac{A B}{B C}$ is equal to:

The angle of elevation of a stationary cloud from a point $2500 \ m$ above a lake is $15^{\circ}$ and from the same point the angle of depression of its reflection in the lake is $45^{\circ}$. The height (in metres) of the cloud above the lake, given that $\cot 15^{\circ}=2+\sqrt{3}$, is

The angles of elevation of the top of a tower from three collinear points $A, B$,and $C$ on a road leading to the foot of the tower are $30^{\circ}, 45^{\circ}$,and $60^{\circ}$ respectively. The ratio of $AB$ to $BC$ is

$A$ flag-staff $5 \ m$ high stands on a building of height $25 \ m$. An observer at a height of $30 \ m$ observes that the flag-staff and the building subtend equal angles. The distance of the observer from the top of the flag-staff is:

$A$ tower subtends an angle of $30^\circ$ at a point distant $d$ from the foot of the tower and on the same level as the foot of the tower. At a second point $h$ vertically above the first,the angle of depression of the foot of the tower is $60^\circ$. The height of the tower is:

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo