If the length of the shadow of a vertical pole be √3

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If the length of the shadow of a vertical pole be √3 times the height of the pole, the angle of elevation of the sun is :

1. 60°
2. 45°
3. 30°
4. 90°

Correct Option: C

AB = Height of pole = x units
BC = Length of shadow
= √3 x units
∠ACB = θ

∴ tan θ =	AB
	BC

⇒ tan θ =		x	=	1	= tan 30°
		√3 x		√3

⇒ θ = 30°