The farthest distance a satellite signal can directly reach is the length of the segment tangent to the curve of Earth’s surface. The diagram is not drawn to scale. If the angle formed by the tangent satellite signals is 115°, what is the measure of the intercepted arc on Earth? A. 65° B. 32.5° C. 130° D. 230°

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The farthest distance a satellite signal can directly reach is the length of the segment tangent to the curve of Earth’s surface. The diagram is not drawn to scale.

If the angle formed by the tangent satellite signals is 115°, what is the measure of the intercepted arc on Earth?

A. 65°

B. 32.5°

C. 130°

D. 230°

 

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