Angle of elevation of the sun, when the length of the shadow of a tree is √3 times the height of the tree, is : _____ ?

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A. 60°
B. 90°
C. 30°
D. 45°

Let AB be the tree and AC be its shadow.
Let ∠ACB = θ.
Then, AC/AB = √3
Cot θ = √3
θ = 30°

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