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?
- 30°
- 45°
- 60°
- 75°
Answer
Length of pole (height) = x
Length of shadow (base) = √3x
tan θ = 1/√3
θ = 30°
The correct option is A.