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What is the angle of elevation of the sun when a 49-ft mast casts a 22 ft shadow?

User Paul Waldo
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Answer:


\theta=65.82^(\circ)

Explanation:

Given that,

Perpendicular = 49 ft

Base = 22 ft

We need to find the angle of elevation of the sun. It can be calculated using trigonometry as follows :


\tan\theta=(P)/(B)\\\\\tan\theta=(49)/(22)\\\\\theta=65.82^(\circ)

So, the required angle of elevation is
65.82^(\circ).

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