Find the angle of elevation when given the length of a shadow

The video tutorial covers solving a problem involving the height of a basketball backboard and its shadow. It involves converting measurements from feet to inches, using right triangles, and applying trigonometric functions to find the angle of elevation of the sun. The tutorial also addresses calculation errors and corrections, emphasizing the importance of using the correct mode in calculators.

What is the height of the basketball backboard in inches?

• 180 inches

• 144 inches

• 150 inches

• 160 inches

How long is the shadow cast by the backboard in inches?

• 204 inches

• 216 inches

• 212 inches

• 208 inches

What geometric shape is essential for solving the problem of the angle of elevation?

• Equilateral triangle

• Isosceles triangle

• Right triangle

• Scalene triangle

Which trigonometric function is used to find the angle of elevation?

• Cotangent

• Tangent

• Cosine

• Sine

What is the approximate angle of elevation of the sun?

• 38 degrees

• 35 degrees

• 32 degrees

• 40 degrees

What is the importance of ensuring the calculator is in degree mode?

• To ensure the angle is measured in radians

• To ensure the angle is measured in degrees

• To ensure the angle is measured in revolutions

• To ensure the angle is measured in gradians

What is the correct calculation for the tangent of Theta?

• 150 / 208

• 150 * 208

• 208 * 150

• 208 / 150