8. Two vertical poles, 3m and 7m long are on the same straight line with a point P on the ground. The shorter pole is 20Om from P and is between P and the longer pole. The angle of elevation of the top T of the longer pole from the top R of the shorter one is 30°. Calculate; (1) |RT 2 (ii) The horizontal distance from P and the longer pole, correct to three significant figures.

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8. Two vertical poles, 3m and 7m long are on the same straight line with a point P on the
ground. The shorter pole is 20Om from P and is between P and the longer pole. The angle
of elevation of the top T of the longer pole from the top R of the shorter one is 30°.
Calculate;
(1) |RT
2
(ii) The horizontal distance from P and the longer pole, correct to three significant
figures.
Transcribed Image Text:8. Two vertical poles, 3m and 7m long are on the same straight line with a point P on the ground. The shorter pole is 20Om from P and is between P and the longer pole. The angle of elevation of the top T of the longer pole from the top R of the shorter one is 30°. Calculate; (1) |RT 2 (ii) The horizontal distance from P and the longer pole, correct to three significant figures.
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