engineering mathematics MCQ #128

The shadow of a tower is 50 m long when the angle of elevation of the sun is 30°. What is the height of the tower?

engineering mathematics MCQ #128

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The shadow of a tower is 50 m long when the angle of elevation of the sun is 30°. What is the height of the tower?

    • A) 50√3 m
    • B) 50 / √3 m
    • C) 25√3 m
    • D) 25 / √3 m

    Answer: 50 / √3 m

    Explanation: Using tan(30°) = height / 50, we get height = 50 * tan(30°) = 50 / √3 m.