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A balloon of radius r subtends an angle` alpha` at the eyes of an observer and the center of balloon from the eye is `beta` . Find the height of the center of the balloon from the eye of observer .

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To find the height of the center of the balloon from the eye of the observer, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Geometry**: - Let the center of the balloon be point O. - Let the observer's eye be point A. - The radius of the balloon is given as \( r \). ...
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