The angle of elevation of the sun is 53o Estimate the length of the shadow cast by a tree - Maths - Some Applications of Trigonometry

Question

The angle of elevation of the sun is 53o Estimate the
length of the shadow cast by a tree of height 12m

Priyanka Kedia · Accepted Answer

Given that: height of tree (AB) =12 m and angle of elevation of the sun is

Let the length of the shadow be x m so, In

,

Hence, length of shadow will be 9 m

The angle of elevation of the sun is 53o. Estimate the length of the shadow cast by a tree of height 12m.