engineering mathematics MCQ #234

A flagpole casts a shadow of 15 m when the sun's angle of elevation is 45°. What is the height of the flagpole?

engineering mathematics MCQ #234

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A flagpole casts a shadow of 15 m when the sun's angle of elevation is 45°. What is the height of the flagpole?

    • A) 15 m
    • B) 15√2 m
    • C) 15 / √2 m
    • D) 30 m

    Answer: 15 m

    Explanation: In a 45°-45°-90° triangle, the sides are in the ratio 1:1:√2. So, height = 15 m.