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A spherical balloon of radius 5 subtends an angle `60^(@)` at a point on the horzontal. If the angle of elevation of its centre is `30^(@)`, the height of the centre of the balloon is

A

`5sqrt(2)` units

B

`10` units

C

`15` units

D

`20` units

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