SOLUTION: What is the angle of elevation of the sun when a 42​-ft mast casts a 26 ft​ shadow?

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Question 1140948: What is the angle of elevation of the sun when a 42​-ft mast casts a 26 ft​ shadow?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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This is the tangent function where the opposite side is 42 feet (vertical) and the adjacent side is 26 feet. The tangent is 1.615 and tan^(-1)(1.615)=58.24 degrees