Trigonometryeasy · Past Paper
A pole casts no shadow when the sun is directly overhead. What is the angle of elevation?
A0°
B45°
C90°
D180°
✓ Correct Answer: C — 90°
When the sun is overhead, light falls vertically, so the angle is 90°.
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