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The angle of elevation of the sun, when the length of the shadow of a tree √3 times the height of the tree, is:

Correct Answer: 30°

Explanation:

Let AB be the tree and AC be its shadow.


Let ∠ACB = Θ.



Then, AC = √3     ⟹     cot Θ = √3
AB


∴ Θ = 30°.


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