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A flagstaff on a tower 20 m high subtends 45° at a point 20 m from the foot. Flagstaff height?

AInfinite
B20 m
C40 m
DUndefined

✓ Correct Answer: AInfinite

Distance 20m, tower 20m => angle to tower top is 45°. If flagstaff subtends another 45°, total angle is 90°, which is impossible (line of sight vertical).

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