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Find the distance to the horizon @ 32,000 feet.
13 years ago

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Steve
assuming you mean on the earth, not some other planet or polyhedral body,

If d is the distance, and r is the radius of the earth (in feet),

r^2 + d^2 = (r+32000)^2
13 years ago
Anna
If d is the distance, and r is the radius of the earth (in feet),

r^2 + d^2 = (r+32000)^2
13 years ago

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