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As observed from the top of a light house, 100 m high above sea level, the angles of depression of a ship, sailing directly towards it, changes from `30^(@)" and "90^(@)`. then distance travelled by ship is

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To solve the problem step by step, we will use trigonometric concepts related to angles of depression and right triangles. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Setup**: - We have a lighthouse that is 100 meters tall. - The angle of depression from the top of the lighthouse to the ship changes from \(30^\circ\) to \(90^\circ\). ...
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