SOLUTION: Let N be the point on the equator closest to E = Exeter, and let C be the center of the earth. The central angle ECN is called the latitude of E; it is approximately 43 degrees. T

Question 1163810: Let N be the point on the equator closest to E = Exeter, and let C be the center of
the earth. The central angle ECN is called the latitude of E; it is approximately 43 degrees. Take the radius of the earth to be 3960 miles as you answer the following distance questions:
(a)How far from the equator is Exeter? Travel on the earth, not through it.

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Arc length is given by

where

is measured in radians. To get from degrees to radians, multiply by

.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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