For items 34-37. An 18-foot high lamppost casts a shadow. If the angle of elevation from the tip of the shadow to the sun is 540, what is the length of the shadow? 34) Which of the following illustrations represents the problem? A. 540 18 feet

For items 34-37. An 18-foot high lamppost casts a shadow. If the angle of elevation from the tip of the shadow to the sun is 540, what is the length of the shadow? 34) Which of the following illustrations represents the problem? A. 540 18 feet

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Chapter1: The Nature Of Light

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For items 34-37.
An 18-foot high lamppost casts a shadow. If
the angle of elevation from the tip of the
shadow to the sun is 540, what is the length of
the shadow?
34) Which of the following
illustrations represents the
problem?
A.
54⁰
18 feet

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