engineering mathematics MCQ #157

A tree is broken over by the wind. The top of the tree makes an angle of 30° with the ground. If the distance between the top and the foot of the tree is 10 m, what is the height of the tree?

engineering mathematics MCQ #157

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A tree is broken over by the wind. The top of the tree makes an angle of 30° with the ground. If the distance between the top and the foot of the tree is 10 m, what is the height of the tree?

    • A) 10√3 m
    • B) 5√3 m
    • C) 15√3 m
    • D) 20 m

    Answer: 10√3 m

    Explanation: Using trigonometric relations, we find the height of the tree by calculating the broken part and adding it to the remaining part.