The pilot of an aeroplane, flying 10km above the ground in the direction of a...

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The pilot of an aeroplane, flying 10km above the ground in the direction of a landmark, views the landmark to have angles of depression of 35^o and 55^o. Find the distance between the two points of observation

A. 10(sin 35^o - sin 55^o)
B. 10 cos35^o - cos 55^o
C. 10(tan35^o - tan55^o)
D. 10(cot35^o - cot55^o)

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

x = 10 cot35^o - 10 cot55^o

= 10(cot35^o - cot55^o)

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