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A 20 meter long cable is used to support a telephone pole, holding it perpendicular to the ground. If the cable forms a 60° angle with the ground, how high up the pole should the cable be attached?

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A 20 meter long cable is used to support a
telephone pole, holding it perpendicular to
the ground. If the cable forms a 60° angle
with the ground, how high up the pole
should the cable be attached?

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