Question
Mathematics Question on Heights and Distances
The top of a hill observed from the top and bottom of a building of height h is at angles of elevation p and q respectively. The height of the hill is -
A
cotq−cotphcotq
B
cotp−cotqhcotp
C
tanp−tanqhtanp
D
tanp−tanqhsecp
Answer
cotp−cotqhcotp
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is(B): cotp−cotqhcotp