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A flagstaff 6 metres high throws a shadow 2 $\sqrt{3}$ m long on the ground. The angle of elevation of the top of the flagstaff from the point where the shadow ends?

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Solution

Given AB = 2 $\sqrt{3}$ m

And BC = 6m

$tan$ A = $\frac{B C}{A B}$ = $\sqrt{3}$

$⟹$ A = $60^{\circ}$

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