An Introduction to Physical Science
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Author: James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
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Chapter 15.4, Problem 15.3CE
What would be the latitude of the ship in Example 15.3 were the altitude of the Sun 70.5° to the north?
The answers to Confidence Exercises may be found at the back of the book.
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An Introduction to Physical Science
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