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From a horizontal distance of 80m, the angle of elevation to the top of a flagpole is 180. Calculate the height of the flagpole.

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Answer:

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Explanation:

From a horizontal distance of 80m, the angle of elevation to the top of a flagpole is 180. Calculate the height of the flagpole.

We solve the above question using the trigonometric function of Tangent

The formula is given as:

tan θ = Opposite/ Adjacent

θ = 180°

Adjacent = 80m

Opposite = Height = x

Hence,

tan 180 = x/80

Cross Multiply

x = tan 180 × 80

x = 0m

The height of the flag = 0

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