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? O A. 10 meters O B. 10/3 meters C. 20V2 meters O D. 20/3 meters

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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°
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O A. 10 meters
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O C. 20V2 meters
O D. 20/3 meters
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