alleryA 12 m pole casts a 12 m shadow. What is the sun's angle of elevation?
A30°
B90°
C45°
D60°
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 45°
Tan of the elevation is 12/12 = 1, which means 45 degrees.
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