Trigonometryeasy · Past Paper
A tree 12 m high casts a shadow of 12 m. What is the angle of elevation of the sun?
A30°
B45°
C60°
D0°
✓ Correct Answer: B — 45°
When height and shadow are equal, tan θ = 1, hence θ = 45°.
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