Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Two points PP and QQ lie on the same side of a tower on the horizontal ground such that PP, QQ, and the base of the tower are collinear. The angles of elevation of the top of the tower from PP and QQ are complementary. If the distance of PP from the base is aa and the distance of QQ from the base is bb (where a>ba > b), derive the expression for the height of the tower in terms of aa and bb.

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