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What is the number of nautical miles between place A (15°N, 90°W) and place B (55°S, 90°E)? _____________n mi

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Chapter1: Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7E: Write the following quantities in standard units. (a) 0.55 Ms (b) 2.8 km (c) 12 mg (d) 100 cm

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