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How many degrees has the sun moved below the horizon after 22 minutes?
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The Sun advances 15 degrees an hour; that is, 15 degrees every 60 minutes. You can base your calculations on that. If you live near the equator, after sunset the Sun will move directly downwards; if you live at higher latitudes, for example in Europe, the Sun moves at an angle, so while it will still move (for example) 15 degrees in an hour, it will not be 15 degrees below the horizon.
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What time will a clock show after the minute hand has moved 72 degrees?
Angle of 360 degrees = 1 hour = 60 minutes of time so 6 degrees = 1 minute of time so 72 degrees = 12 minutes of time. I have used "minutes of time" as the unit of time to avoid confusion with minute as a unit in which angles are measured (1/60 degree).
What is the Degree angle of a 6 30 wall clock?
0 degrees. No -- this is a trick question. At 6:00 the hands are at 180 degrees, but by the time the minute hand has moved to 30 minutes the hour hand has moved on to half way between '6' and '7', so the angle between the hands is 360/24 degrees = 15 degrees.
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300
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720°
What is the difference between minus 5 degrees celsius and 3 degrees celsius?
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How many degrees above the horizon es the moon now?
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As a ship crosses the prime meridian an observer on the ship measures the altitude to polaris is 60 degrees what is the ships location?
The Prime Meridian is by definition 0 degrees longitude. So that part is a given simply because you're at the Prime Meridian. Polaris is directly over the North axial pole. If you were at the equator, Polaris would be right at the horizon (zero degrees above the horizon). If you moved 10 degrees north, Polaris would appear above the horizon by the same amount. So if Polaris is 50 degrees above the horizon, you must be 50 degrees north of the equator (meaning you're at 50 degrees North latitude).
If a clock hand moves 1 60th of a degree every minute how many degrees will it have moved in one hour?
1 hour = 60 minutes therefore: It would have moved (1/60) x 60 minutes = 1 degree
What time will a clock show after the minute hand has moved 72 degrees?
Angle of 360 degrees = 1 hour = 60 minutes of time so 6 degrees = 1 minute of time so 72 degrees = 12 minutes of time. I have used "minutes of time" as the unit of time to avoid confusion with minute as a unit in which angles are measured (1/60 degree).
What is the Degree angle of a 6 30 wall clock?
0 degrees. No -- this is a trick question. At 6:00 the hands are at 180 degrees, but by the time the minute hand has moved to 30 minutes the hour hand has moved on to half way between '6' and '7', so the angle between the hands is 360/24 degrees = 15 degrees.
What soil horizon accumulates leached minerals?
The B horizon of the soil profile accumulates leached minerals that have moved down from the topsoil (A horizon) due to the process of leaching. The B horizon generally contains minerals and organic matter washed down from upper layers, making it a zone of accumulation.
Why does horizon b contain minerals from horizon a?
Horizon B may contain minerals from Horizon A due to processes such as leaching, where minerals are moved downwards by water percolating through the soil. As the water moves through the soil profile, it can dissolve minerals from Horizon A and transport them to Horizon B. This process of mineral movement is known as translocation.
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Is the horizon treadmill easy to move around the home?
the horizon treadmill is easy to move around in one's home. The great thing about this treadmill is that it folds up easy and can be moved around on the wheels on the bottom of it.
What are some Personification on watching sunset at the beach?
The sun lazily dipping below the horizon. The waves whispering secrets to the shore. The colors of the sky dancing in harmony. The seagulls bidding farewell to the day with a final chorus.
How do the rocks in c horizon differ from those in the b horizon?
The C horizon consists of partially weathered parent material, while the B horizon contains weathered minerals, organic matter, and clay that have moved down from the A horizon due to leaching. Overall, the rocks in the C horizon are less altered and closer to the original parent material compared to those in the B horizon.
How many degrees does the hour hand of a clock turn through in five minues?
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