From the top of Mt. Washington, which is 6288 feet above sea level, how far is it to the horizon? Assume that the Earth has a 3960-mile radius(one mile is 5280 feet) and give your answer to the nearest mile.
Hmm...I was trying to use trig..
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From the top of Mt. Washington, which is 6288 feet above sea level, how far is it to the horizon? Assume that the Earth has a 3960-mile radius(one mile is 5280 feet) and give your answer to the nearest mile.
Hmm...I was trying to use trig..
Yes, but it can be useful to make a drawing. Did you do that?
... but then there is refraction. The geometric horizon is not the circle where the sky and earth meet.
CB
I got an answer. 97miles.
Please see attached drawing.
I think I got the wrong answer.
Near enough for the geometric horizon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Veronica1999
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