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Is a nautical mile the same at the equator as it is on the poles?
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A nautical mile is 1,852 meters (about 6,076 feet), whether it's along the
equator, through downtown San Francisco, across the outfield in Dodger
Stadium, between the floorboards in Buckingham Palace, or around the
block at my son-in-law's uncle's house.
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What is used to measure distance under water?
Measurement of distance under water is the same as on the surface, nautical miles which differ from statute miles used on land. A Nautical mile is 6076 feet compared to a statute mile which is 5280 feet. The nautical mile is based on the circumference of the earth at the equator and divided that distance by 360 degrees then each degree by 60 minutes. One minute is equal to one nautical mile.
Explain Will 1 kg of sugar be more at poles or at the equator?
Mass. . . . . same at the poles as it is at the equator. Weight . . . more at the poles Cost . . . . . more at the poles
Why is the distance on a map showing 1 degree of longitude smaller than 1 degree of latitude yet both represent the same angle?
The lines of latitude represent degrees of arc being 111 kilometers per degree on the Earths surface. (111111.111 meters). That is how the meter was defined. Lines of longutude have this size on the equator but the lines converge at the poles where the distance between them becomes zero. So on maps, you will see that the distance of lines of latitude are always the same but those of longitude are smaller as distance increases away fro the equator.
Why use knots?
If you mean for speed of a marine vessel it is because a nautical mile and a land mile are not the same distance.
How many yards are in a mile in a pool?
A mile in a pool is the same as a mile on land. However, in nautical terms, one land mile is equal to 0.868421(UK) 0.868976(US) nautical miles.
What is used to measure distance under water?
Measurement of distance under water is the same as on the surface, nautical miles which differ from statute miles used on land. A Nautical mile is 6076 feet compared to a statute mile which is 5280 feet. The nautical mile is based on the circumference of the earth at the equator and divided that distance by 360 degrees then each degree by 60 minutes. One minute is equal to one nautical mile.
Is a nautical mile the same as a land mile?
No.
Explain Will 1 kg of sugar be more at poles or at the equator?
Mass. . . . . same at the poles as it is at the equator. Weight . . . more at the poles Cost . . . . . more at the poles
Convert nautical miles to minutes?
A nautical mile was defined so that they are approximately the same.
Is a nautical mile the same distance as a mile?
No The Nautical mile is larger and is used in the math for navigation by the stars and sun. Still used by mariners world wide.
Why is the distance on a map showing 1 degree of longitude smaller than 1 degree of latitude yet both represent the same angle?
The lines of latitude represent degrees of arc being 111 kilometers per degree on the Earths surface. (111111.111 meters). That is how the meter was defined. Lines of longutude have this size on the equator but the lines converge at the poles where the distance between them becomes zero. So on maps, you will see that the distance of lines of latitude are always the same but those of longitude are smaller as distance increases away fro the equator.
What is longer a nautical or land mile?
A nautical mile or sea mile is a unit of length. It corresponds approximately to one minute of latitude along any meridian. It is a non-SI unit used especially by navigators in the shipping and aviation industries. It is 1,852 meters or about 6,076 feet.
Is a mile on land the same in the ocean?
A literal 'mile' is the same wherever you measure it. However, sailors made a measurement (who knows why?) called a nautical mile, which is longer than a mile.
Are the lines of longitude the same distance apart at the equator as they are at the poles?
No. All of the meridians merge in a single point at the poles.
Why use knots?
If you mean for speed of a marine vessel it is because a nautical mile and a land mile are not the same distance.
Is the force and gravitational force poles and equator is same or different?
its is different ok :)
Is the sun near the equator or near the poles?
It is effectively the same distance from both.
