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Question from Maurice, a student: A vertical pole with a length of 7m cast a shadow with a length of 5m.Calculate the angle of elevation of the sun and include a diagram. |
Hi Maurice,
I drew a diagram.
What trig functions relates the measure of the angle QRP and the sides of length 7 and 5 metres?
Penny
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