engineering mathematics MCQ #59

A tree breaks due to storm and the broken part bends so that the top of the tree touches the ground making an angle 30° with it. The distance between the foot of the tree to the point where the top touches the ground is 8 m. Find the height of the tree.

engineering mathematics MCQ #59

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A tree breaks due to storm and the broken part bends so that the top of the tree touches the ground making an angle 30° with it. The distance between the foot of the tree to the point where the top touches the ground is 8 m. Find the height of the tree.

    • A) 8√3 m
    • B) 8 / √3 m
    • C) 16 m
    • D) 8 m

    Answer: 8√3 m

    Explanation: Using trigonometric ratios, height = 8√3 m.