What is the difference between the local times of greenwich and a place at 1800 longitude in hours?
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Longitudes run from North to South,from 0 degrees(which passes through Greenwich(England) and sometimes called the Greenwich Meridian)to 180 degrees East or West. Generally 1 degree difference in Longitude, causes a difference of 4 minutes,with the longitude East always ahead in time.
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Time at Greenwich = 7:30 pm.
Time at Greenwich = 7:30 pm.Therefore, it will take 60 minutes (1 hour) to cover 15°
Time at Greenwich = 7:30 pm.Therefore, it will take 60 minutes (1 hour) to cover 15°So, the Earth will cover 112.5°(15x7.5) in 7.5 hrs.
Time at Greenwich = 7:30 pm.Therefore, it will take 60 minutes (1 hour) to cover 15°So, the Earth will cover 112.5°(15x7.5) in 7.5 hrs.Thus, the location of the place is 112.5°West.
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