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Find whether the two small
Answer to Problem 27HP
The two circles will sometimes parallel to each other.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
It is given in the question that a small circle of a sphere intersects at least two points, but does not go through opposite poles. Points A and B lie on a small circles of sphere Q.
Since, the two small circles could sometimes be parallel. For example, the lines of latitude would be considered small circles that are parallel. But a small circle parallel to a longitudinal line would not be parallel latitudinal line.
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