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A TV transmission tower has a height of 160 m. its coverage range is

A

160 km

B

80 km

C

480 km

D

45.25 km

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The correct Answer is:
D
Coverage range `d=sqrt(2Rh)`
`=sqrt(2xx6400xx0.160)`
`=45.25`km
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