Question

If a ten foot tower casts a thirteen foot shadow on the ground, what is the angle of elevation of the sun?

Mar 9, 2015

X = 13 Ft.
Y = Ht. = 10 Ft.

TanA = Y/X

Mar 10, 2015

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