\"\"

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The length of plank  is \"\".

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Observe the figure the plank forms right angle triangle.

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Consider length of wall is \"\" and base of the triangle is \"\".

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And rate of change in \"\" is \"\".

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From pythagoras rule \"\".

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Apply derivative on each side with respect to \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\"

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From the power rule of derivative: \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\"

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Substitute \"\" in the above equation.

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\"\"

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\"\"

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(a).

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Find \"\" when \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\".

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Substitute \"\" and \"\" in the \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\"

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\"\"

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\"\".