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21 September, 02:02

What is the angle of elevation of the sun when a 30 foot flag pole casts an 18 foot shadow?

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  1. 21 September, 02:11
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    We know that the angle of elevation is

    θ

    As trigonometry says,

    tan

    θ

    =

    55 ft.

    16 ft.

    =

    3.4375

    and tan tables give

    θ = 73 ∘ 47

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