Aptitude - Height and Distance - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Height and Distance - General Questions (Q.No. 6)
6.
The angle of elevation of the sun, when the length of the shadow of a tree 3 times the height of the tree, is:
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let AB be the tree and AC be its shadow.
Let ACB =
.
Then, | AC | = | 3 ![]() ![]() |
AB |
= 30°.
Discussion:
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ATWONGYEIRE NELBERT said:
3 months ago
Thanks all for explaining the answer.
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Siddharth said:
3 weeks ago
The length of the tree = AB, shadow of tree = CB.
Assume AB = x then CB = √3x.
Now , tanθ = AB / CB = x/√3x = 1/√3.
we know tan30° = 1/√3.
So, θ = 30°
Assume AB = x then CB = √3x.
Now , tanθ = AB / CB = x/√3x = 1/√3.
we know tan30° = 1/√3.
So, θ = 30°
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