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Mathematics · 2026 · 1 mark
CBSE 2026 · Region 3 · Set 1 · Q9
If the length of the shadow of a tower is $\displaystyle \sqrt{3}$ times that of its height, then altitude of the Sun is :
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(B)
$\displaystyle 30^{\circ}$
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