An airplane reaches an altitude of 3 mi above the earth. Assuming a clear day and that a passenger has binoculars, how far can the passenger see? (HINT: The radius of the earth is approximately 4000 mi.) 000

An airplane reaches an altitude of 3 mi above the earth. Assuming a clear day and that a passenger has binoculars, how far can the passenger see? (HINT: The radius of the earth is approximately 4000 mi.) 000

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter6: Circles

Section6.2: More Angle Measures In The Circle

Problem 27E: An airplane reaches an altitude of 3mi above the earth. Assuming a clear day and that a passenger...

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An airplane reaches an altitude of 3 mi above the earth.
Assuming a clear day and that a passenger has binoculars,
how far can the passenger see?
(HINT: The radius of the earth is approximately 4000 mi.)
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