Assume the radius of the earth is 3960 miles. 1)  A point ? on the surface of the earth is 1500 miles north of the point on the equator closest to it. Find the latitude of the point ? in degree measurement.

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A: X and Y components of the Dallas to Atlanta : SDAx  = 730 cos 5.00° SDAy  = 730 sin 5.00°   X and Y…

Q: According to the provided map, Chicago is 560 miles in a direction 21° West of North from Atlanta.…

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Q: Aristotle listed down several arguments proving that the Earth is spherical. Which of the following…

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A: Answer : It is true  that Cartesian coordinates are also called  rectangular coordinates.

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