A Painting in an Art Gallery Has Height H and Is

question 91

Multiple Choice

A painting in an art gallery has height h and is hung so that lower edge is a distance d above the eye of an observer (as in the figure) . How far from the wall should the observer stand to get the best view? (In other words, where should the observer stand so as to maximize the angle subtended at his eye by the painting?)

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