1. If a 150 ft church tower cast a shadow 210 ft. long. Find the measure of the angle of elevation of the sun.

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1. If a 150 ft church tower cast a shadow 210 ft. long. Find the measure of
the angle of elevation of the sun.
2. From the top of the control tower 250 m tall, a rock is sighted on the
ground below. If the rock Is 170 m from the base of the tower, find the
angle of depression of the rock from the top of the control tower.
Transcribed Image Text:1. If a 150 ft church tower cast a shadow 210 ft. long. Find the measure of the angle of elevation of the sun. 2. From the top of the control tower 250 m tall, a rock is sighted on the ground below. If the rock Is 170 m from the base of the tower, find the angle of depression of the rock from the top of the control tower.
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