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The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point on the ground is `30^(@)`. After walking `40sqrt3` m towards the tower, the angle of elevation becomes `60^(@)`. Find the height of the tower.

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To solve the problem, we will use trigonometric ratios and the information provided in the question. Let's break it down step by step. ### Step 1: Understand the problem We have a tower and two positions from which the angles of elevation to the top of the tower are given. The first angle of elevation is \(30^\circ\) from a point on the ground, and after walking \(40\sqrt{3}\) meters towards the tower, the angle of elevation becomes \(60^\circ\). ### Step 2: Set up the diagram Let's denote: - \( h \) as the height of the tower. ...
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