A pole 6 m high casts a shadow 2*sqrt(3) m long. What is the angle of elevation of the sun?

Topic: Trigonometry
Subtopic: Heights and Distances

A30°

B45°

C60°

D75°

Explanation

tan(theta) = Height / Shadow = 6 / (2*sqrt(3)) = 3 / sqrt(3) = sqrt(3). theta = 60°.

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