Question

. Why is the longitude and not the latitude important for calculation of time?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Latitudes are horizontal lines on earth's surface and longitudes are vertical vertical lines on earth's surface. Since earth rotates vertically not horizontally hence we use longitude to measure time and not latitude.

Answer 2

Answer:

Latitudes are horizontal lines on earth's surface and longitudes are vertical vertical lines on earth's surface. Since earth rotates vertically not horizontally hence we use longitude to measure time and not latitude.

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