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If the angle of elevation of a tower from two points distant a and b (a `lt` b) from its foot and on the same straight line from it is `30^(@)` and `60^(@)`, the height of the tower is

A

`sqrt(a+b)`

B

`sqrt(ab)`

C

`sqrt(a-b)`

D

`sqrt(a)/(b)`

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