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  1. The angle of elevation of moon when the length of the shadow of a pole is equal to its height, is:
    1. 30°
    2. 45°
    3. 60°
    4. None of these
Correct Option: B

Let us draw the figure from the given question.
Given :- The length of the shadow of a pole is equal to its height.
Let, Height of a pole AB = x.
Then, The length of the shadow of a pole AC = x.

In triangle ACB , tanθ = AB
AC

∴ tanθ = x = 1
x

⇒ tanθ = tan45°
⇒ θ = 45°
Hence ,The angle of elevation of moon is 45° .



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