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Secure https://session.masteringphysics.com/myct/itemView?assignmentProblemID 73337459 PHY143 W17 College Physics I Tarini h 1 HW Problem 1.62 Problem 1.62 Part A The sun is 30 above the horizon. It makes a 60 How high is the tree? m long shadow of a tall tree. Express your answer using two significant figures. Submit My Answers Give Up Incorrect: Try Again; 5 attempts remaining The correct answer does not depend on: m. Signed in as Isaiah Alexander previous l 10 of 10 I return to assignment Continue

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Here, P/B = tan30

where, P = height of tree

             B = shadow of tree

=> P = B * tan30

          = 60 * tan30

           = 34.64 m

Thus, height of tree = 34.64 m

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