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Two poles of heights 6 m and 11 m stand vertically on the ground with feet 12 m apart. Wires are drawn from the top of each pole to the foot of the other; they cross at point P.
Using the similar triangles formed, the height of P above the ground (in m) is:

Class 10Criteria for SimilarityGeometry — Similarity
  • A2.88
  • B4.88
  • C3.88
  • D7.76

Step-by-Step Solution

Height of crossing of two such 'X' wires = m (approx).
Answer: C) 3.88

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