The shadow of a tower standing on a level ground is found to be $40 \ m$ longer when the sun's altitude is $30^{\circ}$ than when it is $60^{\circ}$. Find the length of the tower. (In $m$)

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $20 \sqrt{3}$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $10 \sqrt{3}$

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