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  • 11-03-2017
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Suppose a telephone pole 60 feet in height casts a shadow of length 80 feet. What is the angle of elevation from the end of the shadow to the top the pole with respect to the ground?

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  • 11-03-2017
height = opposite side = 60 feet
shadow = adjacent side = 80 feet
angle = arc tangent (60/80) (or 3/4)
arc tangent (.75) = 36.87 Degrees





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