The angle of elevation of the sun, when the length of the shadow of a tree √3 times the height of the tree, is:
Aptitude
Height and Distance
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A30°
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B45°
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C60°
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D75°
Answer
Correct Answer: 30°
Explanation
Given
- Shadow length = √3 × height of the tree.
Sun's elevation θtan θ = (height)/(shadow) = 1/√3θ = 30°