Two ships on the equator are on longitudes 45oW and 45oE respectively. How far are they apart along the equator, correct to 2 significant figures? (Take the radius of earth = 6400km and π = 22/7)
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Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
D = θ/360 x 2πR
45 + 45/360o
x
44/7
x 6400
= 10057 ≅ 10000km
D = θ/360 x 2πR
45 + 45/360o
x
44/7
x 6400
= 10057 ≅ 10000km