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A pole 6 m high casts a shadow 2√3 m long. What is the sun's altitude?
A30°
B45°
C60°
D90°
✓ Correct Answer: C — 60°
tan θ = 6 / 2√3 = 3 / √3 = √3. Since tan 60° = √3, the altitude is 60°.
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