engineering mathematics MCQ #66

The shadow of a tower standing on a level ground is found to be 40 m longer when the sun's altitude is 30° than when it is 60°. Find the height of the tower.

engineering mathematics MCQ #66

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The shadow of a tower standing on a level ground is found to be 40 m longer when the sun's altitude is 30° than when it is 60°. Find the height of the tower.

    • A) 20√3 m
    • B) 30 m
    • C) 34.64 m
    • D) 20 m

    Answer: 34.64 m

    Explanation: Using trigonometric ratios, height = 20√3 m, after simplification.