Determine the distance on the earth's surface between two town P (lat 60°N, Long 20°E)...

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JAMB 1992

Determine the distance on the earth's surface between two town P (lat 60°N, Long 20°E) and Q(Lat 60°N, Long 25°W) (Radius of the earth = 6400km)

  • A. \(\frac{800\pi}{9}\)km
  • B. \(\frac{800\sqrt{3\pi}}{9}\)km
  • C. 800\(\pi\) km
  • D. 800\(\sqrt{3\pi}\) km

Correct Answer: C. 800\(\pi\) km



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