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  1. July 9th 2010, 02:38 AM #1
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    Estimating distance of moon from its angular size and diameter.

    The diameter of the moon is about 3500 kn. Its apparent size is about 0.0087 radians. About how far is it from Earth
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  2. July 9th 2010, 03:16 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by soni View Post
    The diameter of the moon is about 3500 kn. Its apparent size is about 0.0087 radians. About how far is it from Earth
    Read this to see how to answer this question: Basic Geometry
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  3. July 12th 2010, 02:57 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by mr fantastic View Post
    Read this to see how to answer this question: Basic Geometry
    Still i did not get my answer. Please help me to get answer.
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  4. July 12th 2010, 03:27 AM #4
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