When the length of shadow of a vertical pole is equal to `sqrt3` times its height, the angle of elevation of the Sun’s altitude is ____________. When the length of the shadow of a vertical pole is equal to `sqrt3` times its height, the angle of elevation of the Sun’s altitude is 30°. Explanation: Let the height of the vertical pole, BC = hm In rt `angle "ABC, tan" theta "BC"/"AB" = "h"/(sqrt3 "h") = 1/sqrt3 = "tan" 30^circ` `therefore theta = 30^circ` Hence the Sun’s altitude is 30° Concept: Heights and Distances Is there an error in this question or solution? |