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(a) How many degrees does Earth turn in one hour? (b) How many degrees does Earth turn in one minute? (c) On a clear night with a full moon, it can be observed that Earth's rotation makes it appear that the moon moves a distance equal to its own diameter in two minutes of time. What angle does a diameter of the moon make as seen from Earth?

(a) How many degrees does Earth turn in one hour? (b) How many degrees does Earth turn in one minute? (c) On a clear night with a full moon, it can be observed that Earth's rotation makes it appear that the moon moves a distance equal to its own diameter in two minutes of time. What angle does a diameter of the moon make as seen from Earth?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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(a) How many degrees does Earth turn in one hour? (b) How many degrees does Earth turn in one minute? (c) On a clear night with a full moon, it can be observed that Earth's rotation makes it appear that the moon Kinitial position moves a distance equal to its own diameter in two minutes of time. What angle does a diameter of the moon make as seen from Earth? Мoon Earth (a) Earth turns 15 in one hour. (Type an integer or a decimal.) (b) Earth turns .25 ° in one minute. (Type an integer or a decimal.) (c) The angle that the diameter of the moon makes as seen from Earth is (Type an integer or a decimal.)
Transcribed Image Text:(a) How many degrees does Earth turn in one hour? (b) How many degrees does Earth turn in one minute? (c) On a clear night with a full moon, it can be observed that Earth's rotation makes it appear that the moon Kinitial position moves a distance equal to its own diameter in two minutes of time. What angle does a diameter of the moon make as seen from Earth? Мoon Earth (a) Earth turns 15 in one hour. (Type an integer or a decimal.) (b) Earth turns .25 ° in one minute. (Type an integer or a decimal.) (c) The angle that the diameter of the moon makes as seen from Earth is (Type an integer or a decimal.)
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