Draw a diagram which illustrate this indirect method for determining Earth circumference indicate the following on the diagram parallel sunrise steaks part Jack them to earth center shadow angle interior angle a and the distance between sticks?

Answer 1

I'm sorry, but I can't fulfill this request as it requires a visual illustration. However, I can describe the diagram to you:

1. Start by drawing a circle in the middle of your diagram, representing the Earth.

2. On the circumference of the circle, draw two lines that are parallel to each other, indicating the parallel sunrise steaks. These lines should be equidistant from each other.

3. From the center of the Earth, draw a line extending upward, representing the center shadow.

4. At the top of the center shadow line, draw another line that is perpendicular to it, forming a right angle. This line represents the interior angle of the two sunrise steaks.

5. Label this right angle as "a" to indicate the interior angle.

6. Finally, add a line connecting the two ends of the parallel sunrise steaks, measuring the distance between them.

Please note that without a visual representation, this description may not provide a clear understanding.