A vertical pole 6 feet long casts a shadow 55 inches long. Find the angle of elevation of the sun. Draw a diagram and find the a

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abruzzese [7]

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A vertical pole 6 feet long casts a shadow 55 inches long. Find the angle of elevation of the sun. Draw a diagram and find the a

ngle of elevation of the sun. A.) 6.2°
B.) 37.4°
C.) 53.0°

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UNO [17] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-15T05:10:45+03:00

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "<span>C.) 53.0°"</span>

The height is 6 feet = 72 inches.
The base is 55 inches.

The angle of elevation can be solved by:
tan (angle) = 72 in / 55 in
tan (angle) = 1.3091
angle = 52.62438444
angle = 53 degrees.

Kisachek [45] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-15T06:59:57+03:00

Kisachek [45]2 years ago

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