Question

A man standing in the sun finds that his shadow is equal to his height. Find that angle of elevation of

the sun at that time

Answer 1

Recognize variable X as the man’s shadow’s length and variable Y be the man’s actual height. The angle of elevation of the sun is measured out as 45°, which can be calculated by using the formula a=90+ø-δa=90+ø-δwhere. Therefore, the answer is 45 degrees.