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A tree is broken by wind, its upper part touches the ground at a point 10 metres from the foot of the tree and makes an angle of `45^@` with the ground . The entire length of the tree is

A

15 m

B

20 m

C

`10(1+sqrt(2))`m

D

`10(1+sqrt(3)/2)`m

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C
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