The angle of elevation of the sun, when the length of the shadow of a tree √3 times the height of the tree, is:

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The angle of elevation of the sun, when the length of the shadow of a tree √3 times the height of the tree, is:

[A].	30°
[B].	45°
[C].	60°
[D].	90°

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Let AB be the tree and AC be its shadow.

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Let ACB = .

Then,	AC	=	√3 cot = √3
	AB

= 30°.

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