Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A vertical street-light is 6 m6\,\text{m} high. At a certain time of day it casts a shadow 63 m6\sqrt{3}\,\text{m} long on level ground. a. Part 1: Calculate the angle of elevation of the Sun at that moment, correct to the nearest degree if necessary. b. Part 2: Determine the angle between the Sun’s rays and the vertical pole at the same moment.

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