A student wishes to calculate the height of a flag-pole
MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Applications of Trigonometry · Applications of Trigonometry
Problem
A student wishes to calculate the height of a flag-pole. From a point 30 m away from its foot, she measures the angle of elevation of the top as 35∘. Identify which sides of the right triangle are known or to be found, and name the trigonometric ratio she should use for setting up the calculation.