Mathematics
The ratio of the length of a rod and its shadow is 1 : . The angle of elevation of the sun is:
30°
45°
60°
90°
Heights & Distances
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Answer
Let the height of the rod AB be h and length of shadow BC be s.
In triangle ABC,
Hence, option 1 is the correct option.
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