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21 June, 04:52

If a tree 28 meters tall casts a shadow 32 meters long, what is the angle of elevation of the sun to the nearest degree?

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  1. 21 June, 05:03
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    Since we need an angle measure we have to use an inverse trig ratio, sin^-1, cos^-1, or tan^-1.

    Setting up the right triangle we have the opposite and adjacent so we use tan.

    tan angle = 28/32

    tan^-1 (28/32) = 41 degrees
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