Question

A pole 6m high cast a shadow 2root 3 m long on the ground, then the sun's elevation is?

Answer 1

Height of pole= 6m( base )

Shadow= 2 root 3( perpendicular )

Tan( theta ) = perpendicular/ base

6/ 2 √3

3/√3

√3 × √3 ÷ √3

√3

Tan(60°) = √3

Therefore, the sun is at an elevation of 60°