Math, asked by kulkarniayush8350, 1 year ago

two vertical poles 20m and 80m high stand apart on a horizontal plane . the height of point of intersection of lines joining the top of each pole to the foot of other pole is 'a'm. what is the value of 'a'?

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Answered by kvnmurty
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The height "a" of the point E of intersection of the lines AD & BC drawn from the tops B & D of two poles AB & CD , to the feet of the other pole is given by LADDER THEOREM .

1/a = 1/AB + 1/CD

1/a = 1/20 + 1/80
= 5/80 = 1/16
So. a = 16 m. Answer.
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Answered by dewanganajay1875
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