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Two poles, one is double in length of other, are standing opposite to each other at distance of y meter. If angle of elevation from mid point of the line joining their feet are complementary then what is the height of the shorter pole ?

A

`y/sqrt(2)`

B

`y/(2sqrt(2))`

C

`y/2`

D

`y/(sqrt(2)+1)`

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