What is the angle of elevation of the sun when the length of the shadow of a tree is equal to its height?

Topic: Trigonometry
Subtopic: Heights and Distances

A30°

B45°

C60°

D90°

Explanation

tan(theta) = Height / Shadow. Since Height = Shadow, tan(theta) = 1 => theta = 45°.

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