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When the sun is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer, which occurs during the summer solstice, shadows are at their shortest because the sun's rays are coming in at a steep angle. This results in minimal shadow length as objects cast shadows directly beneath them. Conversely, during other times of the year, shadows will be longer as the sun's angle decreases.
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Is Puerto Rico on the tropic of cnacer or Capricorn?
Puerto Rico is located in the northern hemisphere, so it is not on the Tropic of Capricorn. It is actually situated near the Tropic of Cancer, which runs approximately 23.5 degrees north of the equator. So, in short, Puerto Rico is on the Tropic of Cancer, not Capricorn.
How tall is a tree that casts a 5m shadow?
Any height.When the Sun is low, in the morning or evening close to the horizon, even a short object will cast a long shadow. When the Sun is directly overhead (at noon between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer) objects cast no shadow.If you tell us your location and the time you are measuring then there would be a possibility of calculating an answer.At noon on one of the equinoxes in Montpelier VT a 5 meter tree will cast a 5 meter shadow.
Is Louisiana or Wyoming closer to the Tropic of Cancer?
The northwestern islands of Hawaii overlap the Tropic of Cancer near 23.5°N 165°W, although the inhabited main islands are well south. The Florida Keys are just north of the Tropic, extending nearly to 24°N, as the line passes just north of Cuba.
Can you see a plane flying over the Tropic of Cancer from the North Pole if you can see down to the Equator?
If you're at the North Pole, then you can easily see a plane flying over the Tropic of Cancer. However, if your eye is on the ground at the pole, then the plane has to be flying at 5,971 miles above the Tropic of Cancer. Obviously, if you can get up in the air above the pole, then the plane doesn't have to be so high above the Tropic of Cancer in order for you to see it. If you can rent a big fancy balloon and rise, let's say, 667 miles (3.52 million feet) above ground at the pole, then you can see the plane when he's only at that same modest altitude above the Tropic of Cancer. Short Answer: for all practical purposes, one cannot see a plane at the Tropic of Cancer from the North Pole with the naked eye, and not even with a well-clothed eye if the plane's altitude is insufficient.
What is the distance in Kilometers from Paris France to the Tropic of Cancer?
A firm figure can't be given, since the exact latitude of the Tropic of Cancer varies slightly, on an amazingly short time scale. So the following must be considered an approximation: The south corner of the headstone of the Arc de Triomphe in the Place Charles de Gaulle is 2,826.22 kilometers north of the Tropic of Cancer. For other spots around town, the distance may of course be somewhat different.
If a tree casts a shadow 50 feet long how tall is the tree?
20 feetAny height.When the Sun is low, in the morning or evening close to the horizon, even a short object will cast a long shadow. When the Sun is directly overhead (at noon between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer) objects cast no shadow.If you tell us your location and the time you are measuring then there would be a possibility of calculating an answer.At noon on one of the equinoxes in Montpelier VT (or anywhere at the latitude of 45 degrees north or 45 degrees south) a 50 foot tall tree will cast a 50 foot shadow.
If a tree cast a shadow of 20 feet how tall is the tree?
That would depend on the angle of light on the tree.Any height.When the Sun is low, in the morning or evening close to the horizon, even a short object will cast a long shadow. When the Sun is directly overhead (at noon between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer) objects cast no shadow.If you tell us your location and the time you are measuring then there would be a possibility of calculating an answer.At noon on one of the equinoxes in Montpelier VT (or anywhere at the latitude of 45 degrees north or 45 degrees south) a 20 foot tall tree will cast a 20 foot shadow.
How tall is a tree that casts a 48 ft shadow?
No way of telling, it depends on the angle of the sun.Any height.When the Sun is low, in the morning or evening close to the horizon, even a short object will cast a long shadow. When the Sun is directly overhead (at noon between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer) objects cast no shadow.If you tell us your location and the time you are measuring then there would be a possibility of calculating an answer.At noon on one of the equinoxes in Montpelier VT (or anywhere at the latitude of 45 degrees north or 45 degrees south) a 48 foot tall tree will cast a 48 foot shadow.
What is a long and short shadow?
A long shadow occurs when the light source is low in the sky, casting a shadow that extends far from the object. A short shadow occurs when the light source is high in the sky, casting a shadow that is closer to the object.
Is a shadow at Long or short?
A shadow is usually longer in the morning and shorter in the afternoon.
Which is not a tropical zone how do you explain this?
The polar regions, such as Antarctica and the Arctic, are not considered tropical zones. Tropical zones are characterized by warm temperatures and high humidity year-round, typically found between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. In contrast, polar regions experience extreme cold, long winters, and short summers, making them fundamentally different from tropical climates.
When does the shadow of an object short?
When the line from the light source to the surface on which the shadow falls is perpendicular to that surface.
