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The angle of elevation of the top of a building from the foot of the tower is `60^(@)`. After a flight of 15 seconds, the angle of elevation changes to `30^(@)`. If the aeroplane is flying at a constant height of `1500sqrt3 `m find the speed of the plane in km/hr.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will use trigonometric ratios and the information provided in the question. ### Step 1: Understand the Problem We are given: - The height of the airplane (h) = \(1500\sqrt{3}\) m - The angle of elevation from the foot of the tower to the airplane at the first position = \(60^\circ\) - The angle of elevation after 15 seconds = \(30^\circ\) ### Step 2: Set Up the Diagram Let's denote: - Point A: Foot of the tower - Point B: Top of the tower (which is at height \(h\)) - Point C: Position of the airplane after 15 seconds - Point D: Position of the airplane at the first observation ### Step 3: Calculate the Distance AD Using triangle ADB where: - \( \tan(60^\circ) = \frac{h}{AD} \) We know that: - \( \tan(60^\circ) = \sqrt{3} \) - \( h = 1500\sqrt{3} \) So, we can write: \[ \sqrt{3} = \frac{1500\sqrt{3}}{AD} \] Cross-multiplying gives: \[ AD \cdot \sqrt{3} = 1500\sqrt{3} \] Dividing both sides by \(\sqrt{3}\): \[ AD = 1500 \text{ m} \] ### Step 4: Calculate the Distance AE Now, using triangle CAE where: - \( \tan(30^\circ) = \frac{h}{AE} \) We know that: - \( \tan(30^\circ) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \) So, we can write: \[ \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{1500\sqrt{3}}{AE} \] Cross-multiplying gives: \[ AE = 1500\sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{3} = 1500 \cdot 3 = 4500 \text{ m} \] ### Step 5: Calculate the Distance DE The distance DE (the distance traveled by the airplane in 15 seconds) is: \[ DE = AE - AD = 4500 \text{ m} - 1500 \text{ m} = 3000 \text{ m} \] ### Step 6: Calculate the Speed of the Airplane Speed is defined as distance traveled over time taken. Therefore: \[ \text{Speed} = \frac{DE}{\text{Time}} = \frac{3000 \text{ m}}{15 \text{ s}} = 200 \text{ m/s} \] ### Step 7: Convert Speed to km/hr To convert from m/s to km/hr, we use the conversion factor: \[ \text{Speed in km/hr} = \text{Speed in m/s} \times \frac{18}{5} \] So: \[ \text{Speed} = 200 \times \frac{18}{5} = 720 \text{ km/hr} \] ### Final Answer The speed of the airplane is \(720 \text{ km/hr}\). ---
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