engineering mathematics MCQ #20

The shadow of a tower standing on a level plane is found to be 50 m longer when the sun's altitude is 30° than when it is 60°. The height of the tower is

engineering mathematics MCQ #20

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The shadow of a tower standing on a level plane is found to be 50 m longer when the sun's altitude is 30° than when it is 60°. The height of the tower is

    • A) 25√3 m
    • B) 50 m
    • C) 30 m
    • D) 40 m

    Answer: 25√3 m

    Explanation: Using the relation between the shadow lengths at different sun altitudes, we derive the height of the tower.