xidkanything916 xidkanything916
  • 03-09-2017
  • Mathematics
contestada

If the angle between polaris and the horizon is 40°, what is your approximate latitude?

Respuesta :

YellowGold
YellowGold YellowGold
  • 15-09-2017

Polaris is the basis of our calculation having a deviation of 0.7 degrees from the fixed north. So if the angle between Polaris and the horizon is 40 degrees, then it only means that you are at approximately 39.3-40.7 degrees north latitude.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Which chemical equation best describes the reaction of potassium metal with fluorine gas to form solid potassium fluoride? A. K(s) + F2(g) → KF2(s) B. K(s) + F(
What's the other term for: explosive or changing very quickly
What's the other word a weak or lifeless feeling
What's the word for to talk on and on pointlessly, without clear direction
explain in steps how to graph this linear inequality 2x+3y > -2
What was the major purpose of the Truman Doctrine?
Which chemical equation best describes the reaction of potassium metal with fluorine gas to form solid potassium fluoride? A. K(s) + F2(g) → KF2(s) B. K(s) + F(
What's the other term for: explosive or changing very quickly
why dog pants during summer use the cocept of evaporation
why dog pants during summer use the cocept of evaporation