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The angle of elevation of the top of a chimney from the foot of a tower is `60^(@)` and the angle of depression of the foot of the chimney from the top of the tower is `30^(@)`. If the height of the tower is 40m, find the height of the chimney. According to pollution control norms, the minimum height of a smoke-emitting chimney should be 100m. State if the height of the above mentioned chimney meets the pollution control norms. What value is discussed in this question?

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