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An aeroplane flying at a constant speed, parallel to the horizontal ground, 3 km above it is observed at an elevation of 60° from a point on the ground. If after five seconds, its elevation from the same point is 30°, then the speed (in km/hr) of the aeroplane is
MathematicsHeights and DistancesJEE MainJEE Main 2018 (15 Apr)
Options:
  • A 720
  • B 1500
  • C 750
  • D 1440
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The correct answer is: 1440

Let from point C the angle of elevation of plane at B is 60°.

and after 5 seconds it reach at B'

In ABC, AC=3cot60°=1

In ΔCA'B', A'C=3 cot30°=3

Hence, distance AA'=A'C-AC=3-1=2

Now, speed equals total distance travelled divided by total time taken.

Thus, speed =2560×60=2×60×605=72005=1440 km/hr

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