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The distance between two places P(theta⁰ S,35⁰ E) and (theta⁰ S, 145⁰ W)

The distance between two places P(theta⁰ S,35⁰ E) and (theta⁰ S, 145⁰ W),on the earth via South Pole is 3240nm. Find
a) the value of theta⁰.
b) the distance between P and Q along the parallel of latitude in nautical miles.

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Wilfykil answered the question on September 13, 2019 at 07:27

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