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From a point on a hillside of constant inclination , the angle of elevation of the top a flagstaff on its summit is observed to be `alpha` and a meters nears the top of the hill, it is `beta` .If h is the height of the flagstaff ,find the inclination of the hill to the horizon .

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To solve the problem step by step, we will use trigonometric principles and relationships based on the given angles and distances. ### Step 1: Understand the Setup We have a hillside with a constant inclination. From a point \( A \) on the hillside, the angle of elevation to the top of a flagstaff \( P \) at the summit is \( \alpha \). If we move \( a \) meters closer to the top of the hill, the angle of elevation becomes \( \beta \). The height of the flagstaff is \( h \). ### Step 2: Draw the Diagram Draw a diagram representing the situation: - Let \( O \) be the point on the hillside. ...
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