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If the shadow of a pole 7m high is 1/2 its length what is the angle of elevation of the ...

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?
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  • A 90o
  • B 63o
  • C 60o
  • D 26o
  • E 0o
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:

tan θ - 7/3.5 = 2

tan θ= 2.0000

θ = 63o

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