Concept explainers
The distance along the arc on the surface of the earth that subtends a central angle of 1 minute.
Answer to Problem 75E
The distance along the arc on the surface of the earth is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Radius of the earth is
The central angle is of
Formulas used:
Length of a circular arc is
Conversion of degree to radian is
Calculation:
It is given that earth subtends a central angle of 1 minute. That is,
Convert
Substitute
Thus, the distance along an arc on the surface of the earth is
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