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Applications of Trigonometry (Class 10)

Heights and distances using angles of elevation and depression.

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Q1 · Applications of Trigonometry (Class 10) · MEDIUM
A tower stands vertically on level ground. From a point on the ground at a distance of 50 m from the foot of the tower, the angle of elevation of the top is 60°. What is the height of the tower?
Q2 · Applications of Trigonometry (Class 10) · HARD
From the top of a building 80 m high, the angles of depression of two cars on the same side of the building are 30° and 45°. What is the distance between the two cars?
Q3 · Applications of Trigonometry (Class 10) · MEDIUM
A tower stands vertically on the ground. From a point 30 m away from the base of the tower, the angle of elevation of the top is 45°. The height of the tower is: