$A$ man $2 \, m$ high walks at a uniform speed of $5 \, m/h$ away from a lamp post $6 \, m$ high. The rate at which the length of his shadow increases is

  • A
    $5 \, m/h$
  • B
    $\frac{5}{2} \, m/h$
  • C
    $\frac{5}{3} \, m/h$
  • D
    $\frac{5}{4} \, m/h$

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