The angle of elevation of the sun, when the length of the shadow of a tree is √(3) times the height of the… · ABC26GN5432

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Heights and Distances · Exam: R.R.B. 2008

The angle of elevation of the sun, when the length of the shadow of a tree is $\sqrt{3}$ times the height of the tree, is
(a)30°
(b)45°
(c)60°
(d)90°
Answer
Answer: A ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
tan θ = h/(√3 h) = 1/√3 ⇒ θ = 30°.

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