The angle of elevation of the sun, when the length of the shadow of a tree is √3 times the height of the tree, is:________?
A. 30°
B. 45°
C. 60°
D. 90°
A. 30°
Let AB be the tree and AC be its shadow.
Let ∠ACB = θ.
Then, AC/AB = √3
Cot θ = √3
θ = 30°