For the following questions, assume that the Earth is a sphere of radius r. = 6378.1 km. (a) Consider two points on the equator at coordinates (latitude, longitude) of (0°N, 20ºE) and (0°N, 40°W). What is the surface distance between these two points, measured in km? Express your answer to 4 significant digits.

For the following questions, assume that the Earth is a sphere of radius r. = 6378.1 km. (a) Consider two points on the equator at coordinates (latitude, longitude) of (0°N, 20ºE) and (0°N, 40°W). What is the surface distance between these two points, measured in km? Express your answer to 4 significant digits.

Residential Construction Academy: House Wiring (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781285852225

Author:Gregory W Fletcher

Publisher:Gregory W Fletcher

Chapter4: Test And Measurement Instruments Used In Residential Wiring

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2RQ

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