Question

    The shadow of a tower is equal to its height at 10.45

    a.m. The sun’s altitude is
    A 45° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 60° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 90° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 30° Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the height of the tower be h. The shadow length is also h. Using the tan formula We know that: tan 45 =1 So, θ = 45 °

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