SOLUTION: The distance between two points A and B on Earth is measured along a circle having center C at the center of Earth and radius equal to the distance from C to the surface (see the f
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Question 1159660: The distance between two points A and B on Earth is measured along a circle having center C at the center of Earth and radius equal to the distance from C to the surface (see the figure). Assume the diameter of Earth is approximately 8,000 miles. If angle ACB has measure 1', then the distance between A and B is a nautical mile. Approximate the number of land (statute) miles in a nautical mile. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)
HELP!! I do not even know what to do Xd
Answer by ikleyn(52809) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Start calculating the circumference of the Earth, using the given diameter.
Then divide the found circumference by 360 degrees to get the length of a one degree arc.
Then divide it by 60 to get the length of a one angular minute arc.
It will be your answer.
Do not forget to post your "thanks" to me for my lesson and clear explanations.
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