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If the length of shadow of a vertical pole on the horizontal ground is `sqrt3` times of its height, then the angles of elevation of sun is :

A

`15^(@)`

B

`30^(@)`

C

`45^(@)`

D

`60^(@)`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the angle of elevation of the sun given that the length of the shadow of a vertical pole is \(\sqrt{3}\) times its height. Let's denote the height of the pole as \(h\). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Relationship**: - Let the height of the pole be \(h\). - The length of the shadow is given as \(\sqrt{3} \times h\). 2. **Set Up the Right Triangle**: - In the right triangle formed by the pole, the shadow, and the line from the top of the pole to the tip of the shadow, we have: - Opposite side (height of the pole) = \(h\) - Adjacent side (length of the shadow) = \(\sqrt{3}h\) 3. **Use the Tangent Function**: - The tangent of the angle of elevation \(\theta\) is defined as the ratio of the opposite side to the adjacent side: \[ \tan(\theta) = \frac{\text{Opposite}}{\text{Adjacent}} = \frac{h}{\sqrt{3}h} \] - Simplifying this gives: \[ \tan(\theta) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \] 4. **Find the Angle**: - To find \(\theta\), we need to determine which angle has a tangent of \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{3}}\). - From trigonometric ratios, we know: \[ \tan(30^\circ) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} \] - Therefore, \(\theta = 30^\circ\). 5. **Conclusion**: - The angle of elevation of the sun is \(30^\circ\). ### Final Answer: The angle of elevation of the sun is \(30^\circ\). ---
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