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An aircraft is flying at a height of 3400 m above the ground. If the angle subtended at a ground observation point by the aircraft positions 10 s apart is `30^(@)` , what is the speed of the aircraft ?

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To solve the problem, we need to find the speed of the aircraft based on the given information. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the Situation The aircraft is flying at a height of 3400 m above the ground. The angle subtended at a ground observation point by the aircraft's positions 10 seconds apart is 30 degrees. ### Step 2: Visualize the Problem Let's denote: - Point A: the position of the aircraft at the first observation. ...
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