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... diameter . 17. The tops of two vertical rods on the Earth's surface , each of which is 10 feet high , cease to be visible to one another when 8 miles distant . Prove that the Earth's radius is nearly 4224 miles . 18. Give a description ...
... diameter . 17. The tops of two vertical rods on the Earth's surface , each of which is 10 feet high , cease to be visible to one another when 8 miles distant . Prove that the Earth's radius is nearly 4224 miles . 18. Give a description ...
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... diameter is 10.3 feet ? 2. Find the amount at Simple and Compound Interest of Rs . 9,872 for 11 years , at 9 per cent . 3. How many times does 1 day 5 hours 27 minutes and 9 seconds contain 5 minutes and 19 seconds ? 4 . If a seven anna ...
... diameter is 10.3 feet ? 2. Find the amount at Simple and Compound Interest of Rs . 9,872 for 11 years , at 9 per cent . 3. How many times does 1 day 5 hours 27 minutes and 9 seconds contain 5 minutes and 19 seconds ? 4 . If a seven anna ...
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... diameter . Take any point A , join AB , AE , AC , produce BA to L , and taking D in AC , join AD , DC . Now since AE – BE = LEAB = ABE similarly EAC = ACE .. BAC = ABE + ACE = ABC + ACB = exterior angle CAL .. BACCAL , and each is a ...
... diameter . Take any point A , join AB , AE , AC , produce BA to L , and taking D in AC , join AD , DC . Now since AE – BE = LEAB = ABE similarly EAC = ACE .. BAC = ABE + ACE = ABC + ACB = exterior angle CAL .. BACCAL , and each is a ...
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... diameter , from D as a centre , with DA as radius describe a circle ACG , cutting the first circle in C and G. Join CA , GA and produce them to cut the circle in F and L. Join EF , FG , GD , DC , CL , LE Because A is centre of the ...
... diameter , from D as a centre , with DA as radius describe a circle ACG , cutting the first circle in C and G. Join CA , GA and produce them to cut the circle in F and L. Join EF , FG , GD , DC , CL , LE Because A is centre of the ...
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... diameter PCQ , then the space PNQAP included between them on the surface of the sphere , is called a lune , and if any multiple whatever of the arc AN ( part of a great circle perpendi- cular to the diameter PQ ) included between the ...
... diameter PCQ , then the space PNQAP included between them on the surface of the sphere , is called a lune , and if any multiple whatever of the arc AN ( part of a great circle perpendi- cular to the diameter PQ ) included between the ...
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