The height of a tower is 50 √3 metre. The angle of

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The height of a tower is 50 √3 metre. The angle of elevation of a tower from a distance 50 metre from its foot is

1. 30°
2. 45°
3. 60°
4. 90°

Correct Option: C

AB = Height of tower = 50 √3 metre
BC = 50 metre

∴ tan θ =		AB	=	50√3
		BC		50

⇒ tanθ = √3 = tan 60°
⇒ θ = 60°