A kite is let out the full length of its string, 30m. With the help of a protractor, the angle of elevation was found to be 52 degrees. Find the height of the kite.

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A kite is let out the full length of its string, 30m.
With the help of a protractor, the angle of
elevation was found to be 52 degrees. Find the
height of the kite.
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