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If the angle of elevation of a kite is 60° and the length of the string is 100 m, find the vertical height of the kite.

A50 m
B50√3 m
C100√3 m
D100 m

✓ Correct Answer: B50√3 m

Using sin 60° = h / 100: √3/2 = h / 100. Solving for h gives h = 50√3 m.

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