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A space ship lands on an unknown planet. The occupants notice that the stars never rise or set but appear to move in circles parallel to the horizon. Where on the planet did the space ship land?

College Physics

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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