Asked by Helen
Describe the points on the earth’s surface that are visible to a viewer who is 100 miles
above the North Pole.
Would it be half of the surface area of Earth?
above the North Pole.
Would it be half of the surface area of Earth?
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Answered by
Steve
No. Draw a diagram and it will how how far the horizon is at that altitude.
Hint - the radius at the horizon makes a right angle at the surface.
Hint - the radius at the horizon makes a right angle at the surface.
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