engineering mathematics MCQ #51

A tree casts a shadow of 20 m, and the angle of elevation of the sun is 45°. What is the height of the tree?

engineering mathematics MCQ #51

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A tree casts a shadow of 20 m, and the angle of elevation of the sun is 45°. What is the height of the tree?

    • A) 20 m
    • B) 10 m
    • C) 30 m
    • D) 40 m

    Answer: 20 m

    Explanation: Using trigonometric ratio: tan(45°) = height / 20, so height = 20 m.