Chapter 2, Problem 1VSC

To determine

Which position represents the day having maximum hours of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere?

Answer to Problem 1VSC

Solution:

Amongst the four positions B position represents the day having maximum hours of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere.

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Daytime is the time period during which the world experiences natural light that comes from the sun. Only the half portion of Earth is illuminated during the daytime and the rest half is night time. Now since our Earth is aligned at an angle on its axis so the daytime is different in different regions on the planet.

Amongst the four positions, position B is representing the maximum hours of daylight for the Northern Hemisphere. Here in position B, the orientation of Northern Hemisphere is towards the Sun and hence would have the maximum hours of daylight.

Conclusion:

The rotation of Earth about its axis and tilt of axis determines the daylight hours. Hence in the given four positions, B is best suited for the maximum hours of daylight.