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If the ratio of the height of a tower and the length of its shadow is √3 :1, what is the angle of elevation of the Sun?

The ratio of height of a tower and the length of its shadow= √3 :1

Angel of elevation = θ


tan θ = √3 :1


tan θ = √3 (∵ tan 60° = √3)


∴ θ = 60°


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