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If a pole of 54m height casts a shadow of 18`sqrt(3)` m long on the ground. Then the Sun’s angle of elevation at that instant is

Q: If a pole of 54m height casts a shadow of 18`sqrt(3)` m long on the ground. Then the Sun’s an

In ∆ ABC tan⁡θ= AB/BC = 54/(18√3) tan⁡θ= 3/√3 = √3 tan⁡θ= tan⁡(60˚) θ = 60˚

A 90˚

B 30˚

C 60˚

D 45˚

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