Find the velocity of given motion

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Question: A boy of a height 1.5 m runs with velocity 3 m/s along a straight line passing under a street light placed 3 m above the ground.

Part A: Show that the shadow of his head moves uniformly and find the velocity of this motion.

Please show me step by step or type in formulas used. I am so lost!!

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