Map Distortion. A map is a 2-dimensional “ flat" representation of a states and roads that are on the surface of a sphere. Straight-line distances on a map are approximations to circular arcs on the sphere (i.e. the earth's surface). In going from arcs to lines, the linear distance ends up being shorter than the actual distance along the arc. For every 500 linear miles find the difference between linear distance and the arc distance. (Refer to the figure below] 500 miles R. Earth's Surface Assume the Earth's radins R-4000 miles The dashed line is the same distance as the line above it]

Map Distortion. A map is a 2-dimensional “ flat" representation of a states and roads that are on the surface of a sphere. Straight-line distances on a map are approximations to circular arcs on the sphere (i.e. the earth's surface). In going from arcs to lines, the linear distance ends up being shorter than the actual distance along the arc. For every 500 linear miles find the difference between linear distance and the arc distance. (Refer to the figure below] 500 miles R. Earth's Surface Assume the Earth's radins R-4000 miles The dashed line is the same distance as the line above it]

Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305652224

Author:Charles P. McKeague, Mark D. Turner

Publisher:Charles P. McKeague, Mark D. Turner

Chapter1: The Six Trigonometric Functions

Section1.2: The Rectangular Coordinate System

Problem 43PS: Softball and Rectangular Coordinates If a coordinate system is superimposed on the softball diamond...

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