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The angle of elevation of the to of a tower from a point A on the ground is `30^(@)`. On moving a distance of 20 meters towards the foot of the tower to a point B, the angle of elevation increases to `60^(@)`. What is the height of the tower ?

A

`sqrt(3)` m

B

`5sqrt(3)` m

C

`10sqrt(3)` m

D

`20sqrt(3)` m

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