engineering mathematics MCQ #245

A tree is 15 m high. The angle of elevation to the top from a point on the ground is 45°. What is the distance to the point?

engineering mathematics MCQ #245

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A tree is 15 m high. The angle of elevation to the top from a point on the ground is 45°. What is the distance to the point?

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

    Answer: 15 m

    Explanation: Using tan(45°) = 15 / distance, we get distance = 15 m.