alleryA pole casts a 12 m shadow. The sun’s elevation is 45°. Find pole height.
A12√2 m
B12 m
C6√3 m
D6 m
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 12 m
tan 45° = height/12 = 1, so the pole is 12 m tall.
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