16.Which of the following sketches correctly shows the approximateorientation of a compass needle when placed on the equator of theEarth?North Geographic PoleSouth Geographic PoleNorth Geographic PoleSouth Geographic PoleNorth Geographic PoleSouth Geographic PoleNorth Geographic PoleD. None of the sketches are approximately correct.South Geographic PoleA. The sketch on the left.B. The sketch on the right.C. Either of the two sketches in the middle are approximatelycorrect.

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Problem 49P: In Figure P1.49, find (a) the side opposite , (b) the side adjacent to . (c) cos , (d) sin , and (c)...

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16.
Which of the following sketches correctly shows the approximate
orientation of a compass needle when placed on the equator of the
Earth?
North Geographic Pole
South Geographic Pole
North Geographic Pole
South Geographic Pole
North Geographic Pole
South Geographic Pole
North Geographic Pole
D. None of the sketches are approximately correct.
South Geographic Pole
A. The sketch on the left.
B. The sketch on the right.
C. Either of the two sketches in the middle are approximately
correct.

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