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The purpose of sailing from one point to another by way of the great circle is that
it's the shortest distance between them, and therefore takes the least time.
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Is the center of a great circle also the center of a small circle?
No. Every circle on the sphere whose center is also the center of the sphere is a great circle. If the circle's center is not also the center of the sphere, then the circle is a small circle.
How do you use great circle in a sentence?
A circle on the surface of a sphere that has the same radius as the sphere.
A great circle is another name for a in Riemann's spherical geometry?
line
How many miles does one degree equal along a great circle?
60
What shape has no corners?
a circle a circle a circle a circle
What is the advantage and dis advantage of great circle sailing?
the greatest advantage of the great circle sailing is that it can be gained by sailing along greatest circle route in high latitude in east and west direction
Why do the sides of a sailing boat have names?
For the purpose of identification.
Which projection is the great circle chart?
A Great Circle is the largest circle that can be drawn on any sphere. Mercator's Chart projection is the great circle chart.
What country was captain cook sailing for?
Great Britain.
What was the purpose of da gama sailing to the tip of africa?
He was trying to establish a trade route.
What is difference between great circle and small circle?
A "great circle" is any circle on a sphere whose center is also the center of the sphere. The shortest distance between two points on the surface of a sphere is a piece of the great circle on which both points lie. A "small circle" is any circle on the sphere that's not a 'great' circle.
Why was Genoa known for its shipping and sailing?
They were great merchants and explorers
Is the Tropic of Cancer a great circle?
No; neither of the tropics is a great circle. The only line of latitude that is a great circle is the equator. The arctic and antarctic circles are not great circles, either.
A synonym for equator?
Great circle or circle
Did Britain win a bronze medal for sailing in 1960?
No, Great Britain won no medals in sailing at the 1960 Summer Games in Rome.
What are the purpose of God's questions to job?
circle
Is the center of a great circle also the center of a small circle?
No. Every circle on the sphere whose center is also the center of the sphere is a great circle. If the circle's center is not also the center of the sphere, then the circle is a small circle.
