By observing that light rays travel to the earth in parallel lines we can see that shadows cast at different parts of the earth by two similar sticks can give us information about how large the circumference of the earth is. Use this information to determine the diameter of the earth. Show working and answer here

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Observation 5) Observation of a shadow cast by a stick to determine the
Diameter of the Earth or De
light
rays
angle where
shadow is cast =7.2
800km
O =7.2
By observing that light rays travel to the earth in parallel lines we can see that
shadows cast at different parts of the earth by two similar sticks can give us
information about how large the circumference of the earth is. Use this information
to determine the diameter of the earth.
Show working and answer here
Now using the diameter of the earth determine the distance to the sun from earth.
Show working and answer here
Transcribed Image Text:Observation 5) Observation of a shadow cast by a stick to determine the Diameter of the Earth or De light rays angle where shadow is cast =7.2 800km O =7.2 By observing that light rays travel to the earth in parallel lines we can see that shadows cast at different parts of the earth by two similar sticks can give us information about how large the circumference of the earth is. Use this information to determine the diameter of the earth. Show working and answer here Now using the diameter of the earth determine the distance to the sun from earth. Show working and answer here
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