Trigonometryeasy · Past Paper
What is the angle of elevation of the sun when the shadow of a pole is equal to its height?
A30°
B45°
C60°
D90°
✓ Correct Answer: B — 45°
When height (P) equals shadow (B), tan θ = P/B = 1. Since tan 45° = 1, the angle of elevation is 45°.
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