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Mathematics · 2017
JEE Main 2017 · 2017-04-02 Offline · Q89
Let a vertical tower AB have its end A on the level ground. Let C be the mid-point of AB and P be a point on the ground such that AP =2 AB. If ∠ BPC…
Let a vertical tower AB have its end A on the level ground. Let C be the mid-point of AB and P be a point on the ground such that $\displaystyle \mathrm{AP}=2 \mathrm{AB}$. If $\displaystyle \angle \mathrm{BPC}=\beta$, then $\displaystyle \tan \beta$ is equal to :
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$\displaystyle \frac{2}{9}$
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