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The maximum distance between the transmitting and receiving TV towers is $65 \mathrm{~km}$. If the ratio of the heights of the TV transmitting tower to receiving tower is $36: 49$, the heights of the transmitting and receiving towers respectively are (radius of earth $=6400 \mathrm{~km}$)
PhysicsCommunication SystemAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2018 (22 Apr Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 51.2 m, 80 m
  • B 70.3 m, 95.7 m
  • C 30 m, 65 m
  • D 25 m, 75 m
Solution:
1626 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 70.3 m, 95.7 m

From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
and
$\begin{aligned}
& h_T=70.3 \mathrm{~m} \\
& h_R=95.7 \mathrm{~m}
\end{aligned}$

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