A pole cast a shadow 10 m long when the elevation of the sun is 45°. What is the height of the pole?
A5 m
B10 m
C10*sqrt(3) m
D20 m
Explanation
tan(45°) = Height / Shadow => 1 = Height / 10 => Height = 10 m.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Trigonometry
- Subtopic: Heights and Distances
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