Question

Example 2.3 The moon is observed from
two diametrically opposite points A and B
on Earth. The angle o subtended at the
moon by the two directions of observation
is 1° 54'. Given the diameter of the Earth to
be about 1.276 x 107 m, compute the
distance of the moon from the Earth.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The moon is observed from

two diametrically opposite points A and B

on Earth. The angle o subtended at the

moon by the two directions of observation

is 1° 54'. Given the diameter of the Earth to

be about 1.276 x 107 m, compute the

distance of the moon from the Earth.