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In a model, it is shown that an arc of a bridge is semi-elliptical having major axis horizontal. If the length of the base is 9 m and the highest point of the bridge is 3 m from the horizontal , the best approximation of the height of the arch, 2 m from the centre of the base is approximately :

A

2 m

B

`(8)/(3)m`

C

`(7)/(2)m`

D

`(11)/(4)m`

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