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"Parallel to the earth" is a somewhat messy phrase used to describe something that stays the same distance above the earth's surface. Of course since the earth's surface is curved, this means that whatever the 'something' is, it also must be curved. Here are a couple of examples: 1). During certain atmospheric conditions (K = infinite), a radio signal launched horizontally propagates 'parallel to the earth', and exactly follows the earth's curvature. 2). Geostationary communications satellites ... like the ones that private homes use those little dishes to receive TV from ... are in circular orbits over the earth's equator. They revolve around the earth once in 24 hours, on paths that are 'parallel to the earth'.
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What is another name for the 0 degree parallel?
The parallel of zero latitude on the earth is usually referred to as the earth's 'equator'.
How does parallel lines look like?
Just like this: ___________________ ____________________ parallel means they never intersect (touch)
What does parallel shapes look like?
A square is a parallel shape because it's sides are across from each other. Parallel means across.
What does parelell mean?
parallel?? Parallel is usually used to talk about lines or similar it means they are equal distance apart. For example railway tracks are parallel.
What is parallel lines that intersect?
It is impossible for parallel lines to intersect because parallel means lines that run alongside each other without intersecting.
Are the axes of Earth and Moon parallel?
yes they are parallel!
Can we say that horizontal motion is parallel to the earth's surface?
Technically speaking, no, because the surface of the Earth is curved and what "parallel" means with respect to a curved surface is slightly ambiguous. It would be more accurate to say that it's perpendicular to the surface normal (or parallel to the tangent plane, which amounts to the same thing) at that point.
Is there a parallel universe in your solar system?
no because if there was a parallel earth there would have to be parallel planets
What parallel line divides the earth in two?
The Parallel line that divides the Earth in two is the Equator.Answer by Andres914
What is another name for the 0 degree parallel?
The parallel of zero latitude on the earth is usually referred to as the earth's 'equator'.
What does the word parallel have to do with geography?
Parallel means a line of latitude. ----
What parallel divides the earth into 2 equal parts?
The parallel is called the equator.
Is there a picture of where the 36th Parallel is?
There is no single picture of where the 36th parallel is. The 36th parallel is an imaginary line across the earth.
What would happen if the earth would be parallel to the sun?
Two spheres cannot be parallel - only lines can be parallel.
Why shunt resistance is connected in the parallel?
Shunt means parallel only..................
Angle of dip zero at equator?
At the equator, the angle of dip of a magnetic needle is close to zero because the magnetic field lines are nearly parallel to the Earth's surface. This means that the magnetic needle aligns horizontally rather than pointing downwards towards the ground.
Do parallel lines touch diagonally?
No, they are parallel, which means they never touch.
