Question

a pole 6 ft long is positioned perpendicular to the ground, which is assumed horizontal. if the length of its shadow is 10 ft, what is the angle of elevation of the sun?

Answer 1

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               Tan Θ = $\frac{6}{10}$

                          = $\frac{3}{5}$

       

                        Therefore   Θ = Tan⁻¹($\frac{3}{5}$)

                                            Θ = 37°