Section 3.2 Question 11 If a central angle with its vertex at the center of the earth has a measure of 1', then the arc on the surface of the earth that is cut off by this angle (known as the great circle distance) has measureof 1 nautical mile (see the figure below).Find the number of regular (statute) miles in 1 nautical mile to the nearest hundredth of a mile. (Use 4,000 miles for the radius of the earth.)xmi1 nautical mileRadius of Earth:4000 miles

In this question, we need to find the number of regular miles in 1 nautical mile to the nearest…

If a central angle with its vertex at the center of the earth has a measure of 1', then the arc on the surface of the earth that is cut off by this angle (known as the great circle distance) has a measure of 1 nautical mile (see the figure below). Find the number of regular (statute) miles in 1 nautical mile to the nearest hundredth of a mile. (Use 4,000 miles for the radius of the earth.) x mi 1 nautical mile Radius of Earth: 4000 miles Cengage Learning

If a central angle with its vertex at the center of the earth has a measure of 1', then the arc on the surface of the earth that is cut off by this angle (known as the great circle distance) has a measure of 1 nautical mile (see the figure below). Find the number of regular (statute) miles in 1 nautical mile to the nearest hundredth of a mile. (Use 4,000 miles for the radius of the earth.) x mi 1 nautical mile Radius of Earth: 4000 miles Cengage Learning

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.4: Cicumference And Area Of A Cicle

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