engineering mathematics MCQ #162

The shadow of a tower is 50 m when the angle of elevation of the sun is 60°. Find the height of the tower.

engineering mathematics MCQ #162

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The shadow of a tower is 50 m when the angle of elevation of the sun is 60°. Find the height of the tower.

    • A) 25√3 m
    • B) 50√3 m
    • C) 86.6 m
    • D) 100 m

    Answer: 86.6 m

    Explanation: tan 60° = height / 50, so height = 50 * √3, which equals 86.6 m.