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The shadow of the pole standing on a level surface is found to be 5 m shorter when the sun's elevation is 60° than when it is 45°. What is the height…

CUET UG 2025 — General Test Geometry

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The shadow of the pole standing on a level surface is found to be 5 m shorter when the sun's elevation is 60° than when it is 45°. What is the height of the pole?

Official previous-year question

Held on 29 May 2025 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.

Options

  1. A

    5(3+1)5(\sqrt{3} +1)5(3​+1) m

  2. B

    15 m

  3. C

    3(3+1)3(\sqrt{3} +1)3(3​+1) m

  4. D

    532(3+1)\frac{5\sqrt{3}}{2}(\sqrt{3} + 1)253​​(3​+1) m

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