Question 12

P and Q are two points on latitude 55°N and their longitudes are 33°W and 20°E respectively. Calculate the distance between P and Q measured along 

(a) the parallel of latitude ;

(b) a great circle. 

[Take \(\pi = \frac{22}{7}\) and radius of the earth = 6400km].

Theory

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Mathematics
Year
1993
Question no.
#12
Type
Theory

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