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A tower AB leans towards west making an angle `alpha ` with the vertical . The anlgular elevation of B , the topmost point of the tower is `beta` as obsreved from a point C due east of A at distance d from A.If the angular elevation of B from a pont D at a distance 2d due east of C is `gamma` , then prove that 2 tan `alpha` = cot `gamma` -cot `beta`

A

`2 tan alpha = 2 cot beta - cot gamma `

B

`2 tan alpha = 3 cot beta - cot gamma`

C

` tan alpha = cot beta - cot gamma`

D

None of these

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the situation described in the question step by step. ### Step 1: Understanding the Geometry We have a tower AB that leans towards the west, making an angle α with the vertical. We denote: - A as the base of the tower, - B as the top of the tower, - C as a point due east of A at a distance d, - D as a point due east of C at a distance 2d. ...
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