Jambmaths question:
The shadow of a pole $5\sqrt{3}m$high is 5m. Find the angle of elevation of the sun
Option A:
45o
Option B:
75o
Option C:
35o
Option D:
60o
Jamb Maths Solution:
$\begin{align} & \tan \theta =\frac{5\sqrt{3}}{5} \\ & \tan \theta =\sqrt{3};\text{ }\theta ={{\tan }^{-1}}\sqrt{3}\text{, }\theta ={{60}^{o}} \\\end{align}$
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