engineering mathematics MCQ #270

A tree casts a shadow 20 m long when the sun's angle of elevation is 60°. Find the height of the tree.

engineering mathematics MCQ #270

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A tree casts a shadow 20 m long when the sun's angle of elevation is 60°. Find the height of the tree.

    • A) 20√3 m
    • B) 34.6 m
    • C) 40 m
    • D) 10√3 m

    Answer: 20√3 m

    Explanation: Using trigonometric ratios, tan(60°) = height / 20. So, height = 20√3 m.