Question

If the height of a pole is 2meters and the length of its shadow is
2 meters, find the angle of elevation of the sun.

Answer 1

45

Step-by-step explanation:

height of the pole i.e opposite 2

shadow i.e adjeacent 2

2/2 =tan.theta

tan theta = 1 = 45°

Answer 2

The angle of elevation of sun is equal to 45°.

• tanθ= (perpendicular height) / (length of horizontal base)

• given ,

                height of the pole =  2 meters

                length of its shadow = 2 meters

                then,

                tanθ= (height of the pole) / (length of its shadow)

                        = 2/2

                        = 1

• tanθ=1 when value of θ is 45°

• Thus, angle of elevation of sun is equal to 45°.