engineering mathematics MCQ #94

The shadow of a tower is 10 m long when the sun's altitude is 45°. Find the height of the tower.

engineering mathematics MCQ #94

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The shadow of a tower is 10 m long when the sun's altitude is 45°. Find the height of the tower.

    • A) 5 m
    • B) 10 m
    • C) 15 m
    • D) 20 m

    Answer: 10 m

    Explanation: Using tan(45°) = height/shadow = height/10, so height = 10 m.