a)(i) Taking the radius of the earth, R= 6370km and p = 22/7, calculate the shortest distance between the two cities P(60^oN, 29^oW) and Q(60^oN, 31^oE)...

a)(i) Taking the radius of the earth, R= 6370km and π = 22/7, calculate the shortest distance between
the two cities P(60^oN, 29^oW) and Q(60^oN, 31^oE) along the parallel of latitude.
(ii) If it is 1200hrs at P, what is the local time at Q
(b)An aeroplane flew due south from a point A (60^oN, 45^oE) to a point B. the distance covered by
the aeroplane was 800km. determine the position of B.

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