engineering mathematics MCQ #166

From the top of a tower 100 m high, the angle of depression of a point on the ground is 30°. Find the distance of the point from the foot of the tower.

engineering mathematics MCQ #166

  1. Question 1

    Q1. From the top of a tower 100 m high, the angle of depression of a point on the ground is 30°. Find the distance of the point from the foot of the tower.

    • A) 100√3 m
    • B) 173.2 m
    • C) 200 m
    • D) 300 m

    Answer: 173.2 m

    Explanation: tan 30° = 100 / distance, so distance = 100√3 = 173.2 m.