If the length of the shadow on the ground of a post is 1/√(3) times its height, the angle of elevation of the Sun is: - Quantitative Aptitude MCQ Competitive Exams 2026 | ExamTest.live

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If the length of the shadow on the ground of a post is \frac{1}{3} times its height, the angle of elevation of the Sun is:

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Let the height of the post be h and the length of its shadow be x . Given: x = \frac{1}{3} h ⟹ \frac{h}{x} = 3 Let θ be the angle of elevation of the Sun. tan θ = \frac{Height}{Shadow} = \frac{h}{x} tan θ = 3 Since tan 6 0^{\circ} = 3, we have: θ = 6 0^{\circ}

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