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 signals is 135°, what is the measure of the intercepted arc on Earth?
(1 point)
Responses

22.5°
22.5°

45°
45°

90°
90°

270°

1 answer

135° + 90° = 225°

So, the measure of the intercepted arc on Earth is 225°.

Correct answer: 270°