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An observer 1.5 metres tall is 20.5 m away from a tower 22 metres high. Determine the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the eye of the observer.

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To solve the problem, we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the problem and draw a diagram We have an observer who is 1.5 meters tall and is standing 20.5 meters away from a tower that is 22 meters high. We need to find the angle of elevation from the observer's eyes to the top of the tower. ### Step 2: Identify the heights and distances - Height of the observer (AB) = 1.5 meters - Height of the tower (CE) = 22 meters ...
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