The length of shadow of a tower on the plane ground is root3 times the height of the tower.
So the angle of elevation of sun is :
- 30
- 45
- 60
- 90
Explain this question with a diagram. ( where is actually the angle of elevation of the sun)
- 30
- 45
- 60
- 90
Explain this question with a diagram. ( where is actually the angle of elevation of the sun)
Asked by godson babuji | 11th Mar, 2015, 12:01: AM
Expert Answer:
Answered by Vimala Ramamurthy | 11th Mar, 2015, 11:55: AM
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