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.

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

a. 65°
b. 32.5°
c. 130°
d. 230°

1 answer

b. 32.5°