What is the angle of elevation of the sun when the shadow

What is the angle of elevation of the sun when the shadow of a pole is √3 times the length of the pole?

  1. 30°
  2. 45°
  3. 60°
  4. 75°

Answer

Length of pole (height) = x

Length of shadow (base) = √3x

tan θ = 1/√3

θ = 30°

The correct option is A.