1) You are at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5 degrees South latitude), on the summer solstice at mid- day when the Sun is highest in the sky. A) What is the altitude of the Sun at this time in degrees? B) Describe the length of the shadow of a tall flagpole at this time and date? C) Melbourne is at latitude 28 degrees North. Will there ever be a day when the flagpole's shadow disappears? Briefly justify your answers.

1) You are at the Tropic of Capricorn (23.5 degrees South latitude), on the summer solstice at mid- day when the Sun is highest in the sky. A) What is the altitude of the Sun at this time in degrees? B) Describe the length of the shadow of a tall flagpole at this time and date? C) Melbourne is at latitude 28 degrees North. Will there ever be a day when the flagpole's shadow disappears? Briefly justify your answers.

An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305079137

Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter15: Place And Time

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19E: Determine the month and day when the Sun is at maximum altitude for an observer in Washington, D.C....

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