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The lengths of a vertical rod and its shadow are in the ratio 1: √3. The angle of elevation of the sun is

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Let AB be the vertical rod and BC be its shadow. Given that,



We have to find ∠ACB.


We have,



So,


∠ACB = 30°


So the correct choice is A.

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