If the shadow of a pole 7m high is 1/2 its length what is the angle of elevation of the sun, correct to the nearest degree?

  • A 90o
  • B 63o
  • C 60o
  • D 26o
  • E 0o

The correct answer is B. 63o

tan θ - 7/3.5 = 2

tan θ= 2.0000

θ = 63o

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