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The angle of elevation of the sun when the length of the shadow of a pole is equal to the height of the pole is?

The angle of elevation of the sun when the length of the shadow of a pole is equal to the height of the pole is?
QuestionThe angle of elevation of the sun when the length of the shadow of a pole is equal to the height of the pole is?
Typemultiple_choice
Option45°correct
Option30°incorrect
Option60°incorrect
Option90°incorrect
Solution

Let ∠BAC = θ

Let height of pole is h and length of the shadow is L.

As per question L = h

tan θ = 1 So, when tan θ is equal to 1 the angle will be 45° (Option A)

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