engineering mathematics MCQ #4

The shadow of a tower is 60 m when the sun's altitude is 30°. When the sun's altitude is 60°, the length of the shadow is

engineering mathematics MCQ #4

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The shadow of a tower is 60 m when the sun's altitude is 30°. When the sun's altitude is 60°, the length of the shadow is

    • A) 20 m
    • B) 20√3 m
    • C) 60 / √3 m
    • D) 30 m

    Answer: 20 m

    Explanation: Using the relation between the tower height and shadow length at different sun altitudes, we derive the new shadow length.