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What are the uses of Great Circles? ♡♥♡(♡˙︶˙♡)​

Answer 1

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A great circle, also known as an orthodrome, of a sphere is the intersection of the sphere and a plane that passes through the center point of the sphere. A great circle is the largest possible circle that can be drawn around a sphere.

Uses of a Great circle are:-

1. Great circles are useful in planning routes.
2. Plotting great circles comes in very handy for airplane pilots trying to fly the shortest distance between two points.

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Answer 2

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Great circles are also useful in planning routes. The shortest path between two points on the surface of a sphere is always a segment of a great circle. Plotting great circles comes in very handy for airplane pilots trying to fly the shortest distance between two points.