Trigonometric Equations Question 160
Question: The angle of elevation of the sun, when the shadow of the pole is $ \sqrt{3} $ times the height of the pole, is
[MP PET 1991, 96]
Options:
A) $ 60^{o} $
B) $ 30^{o} $
C) $ 45^{o} $
D) $ 15^{o} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- $ \tan \alpha =\frac{h}{\sqrt{3}h}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ \alpha =30^{o} $ .
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