engineering mathematics MCQ #158

A tower is 100√3 m high. What is the length of its shadow when the sun's elevation is 30°?

engineering mathematics MCQ #158

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A tower is 100√3 m high. What is the length of its shadow when the sun's elevation is 30°?

    • A) 300 m
    • B) 200 m
    • C) 100 m
    • D) 400 m

    Answer: 300 m

    Explanation: Using tan(30°) = 100√3 / shadow, we get shadow = 300 m since tan(30°) = 1/√3.