A satellite is in a geostationary orbit above Earth. This means it is a fixed distance above the Earth's equator and rotating in the same direction of the Earth's orbit. It has a viewing angle of the Earth formed by two tangents to the Earth's surface. The viewing angle is 22º. Undo Clear All Figure not drawn to scale S 22° B EARTH A What is the measure of the arc of Earth viewed from the satellite? O 44⁰ O 68⁰ O 158⁰ O 169⁰

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A satellite is in a geostationary orbit above Earth. This means it is a fixed
distance above the Earth's equator and rotating in the same direction of the
Earth's orbit. It has a viewing angle of the Earth formed by two tangents to the
Earth's surface. The viewing angle is 22º.
Undo
Clear All
Figure not
drawn to scale
S
22°
B
EARTH
A
What is the measure of the arc of Earth viewed from the satellite?
44⁰
68⁰
O 158⁰
O 169⁰
Transcribed Image Text:A satellite is in a geostationary orbit above Earth. This means it is a fixed distance above the Earth's equator and rotating in the same direction of the Earth's orbit. It has a viewing angle of the Earth formed by two tangents to the Earth's surface. The viewing angle is 22º. Undo Clear All Figure not drawn to scale S 22° B EARTH A What is the measure of the arc of Earth viewed from the satellite? 44⁰ 68⁰ O 158⁰ O 169⁰
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