Question

Elucidate local time, greenwhich mean time, and standard time.Estimate the local time at the following longitudes assuming Green wich mean time as 2pm (82 degree 30 east , 82 degree 30 west​

Answer 1

Explanation:

When the sun is vertically overhead, it is noon. The time estimated at each place, based on the apex position of the sun, is termed as the local time.

i) 1 am

ii) 8 am