engineering mathematics MCQ #180

The shadow of a tower is 20 m long when the angle of elevation of the sun is 60°. Find the height of the tower.

engineering mathematics MCQ #180

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The shadow of a tower is 20 m long when the angle of elevation of the sun is 60°. Find the height of the tower.

    • A) 20√3 m
    • B) 20/√3 m
    • C) 20 m
    • D) 10√3 m

    Answer: 20√3 m

    Explanation: Using tan(60°) = height / 20, we have √3 = height / 20, so height = 20√3 m.