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Chapter 9: Q20. (page 342)

In Exercises 17-20, the latitude of a city is given. Sketch the earth and a circle of latitude through the city. Find the radius of this circle.

Rio de Jamarion; 23掳S

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The final answer is 5891km.

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Step 1. Given information:

The latitude of a city Rio de Janerio is 23掳S.

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Step 2. Concept used:

We use basic geometric and angle concept

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Step 3. Applying the concept:

Sketch of earth:

Now, from the figure, r=Rcos34掳, where Ris the radius of the earth, and ris a radius of the required circle.

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鈬�鈥�鈥�鈥�r=5891km.

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