A globe representing the earth has a radius of 0.5m. point A(0⁰, 10⁰W), B (0⁰, 35⁰E), P(60⁰N, 110⁰E) and Q(60⁰N, 120⁰W) are marked on...

A globe representing the earth has a radius of 0.5m. point A(0⁰, 10⁰W), B (0⁰, 35⁰E), P(60⁰N, 110⁰E) and Q(60⁰N, 120⁰W) are marked on the globe.
a)Find the length of arc AB, leaving your answer in term of π
b)If O is the centre of the latitude 60⁰N, find the area of the minor sector OPQ
c)Of the local time at Q is 10.30 a.m. on Monday, Determine the local time and day at P.

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Kavungya answered the question on September 17, 2019 at 08:57

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