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The Earth is a sphere. It is shaped like a sphere because gravity shapes it this way. For this same reason the moon, sun, and other massive bodies in space are also spherical.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe Earth is a ball, 8,000 miles in diameter. Thus its curvature is simply the fact that the surface curves.
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When microwave signal follows the curvature of earth it is known as?
ducting
What is the difference between Radius of curvature and centre of curvature?
the center of curvature is the ORIGIN of the radius of curvature
What is the curved path an object takes when it is thrown?
In the absence of air and neglecting the Earth's curvature, the path would be part of a perfect parabola.
What is the center of curvature of the mirror?
the centre of sphere is known as centre of curvature
What is the relation of focal length of eye with its curvature?
More the curvature of the eye lens, lesser the focal length is. Lesser the curvature, greater the focal length is
How high above the earth do you have to go to see the curvature of the earth?
20 miles
What is the radius for mobile cell on earth curvature?
Ask google
When microwave signal follows the curvature of earth it is known as?
ducting
Would the earth's curvature be seen from top of Burj Dubai?
It is impossible to see the curvature of the earth from the first three layers of the atmosphere... Also, it is impossible to see the curvature of the earth from an aeroplane (which flies up to 28,000 feet) whereas the Burj Khalifa's spire reaches only 2,723 feet. Hence proved, we cannot see the curvature of the earth from the Burj Kahlifa... Ofcourse, you can go there and try it yourself...
Why do you have horizon?
Because the earth is a sphere. The horizon is the curvature of the earth (or other planet) as it falls away from you.
Earth is round so why is the universe flat?
The shape of the Universe on a large scale is not yet known. As far as we can see, it seems flat; for comparison, when you look a few meters around you, the Earth also seems to be flat. On a much larger scale, the Universe may have a positive curvature, a negative curvature, or no curvature at all.The shape of the Universe on a large scale is not yet known. As far as we can see, it seems flat; for comparison, when you look a few meters around you, the Earth also seems to be flat. On a much larger scale, the Universe may have a positive curvature, a negative curvature, or no curvature at all.The shape of the Universe on a large scale is not yet known. As far as we can see, it seems flat; for comparison, when you look a few meters around you, the Earth also seems to be flat. On a much larger scale, the Universe may have a positive curvature, a negative curvature, or no curvature at all.The shape of the Universe on a large scale is not yet known. As far as we can see, it seems flat; for comparison, when you look a few meters around you, the Earth also seems to be flat. On a much larger scale, the Universe may have a positive curvature, a negative curvature, or no curvature at all.
Where can I go to see the curve of the earth?
You need to get to a sufficiently high altitude or distance from the Earth to being to see the curvature. A minimum heihgt of around 60 to 70,000 ft is required to be able the see the curvature of the horizon.
When building the Golden Gate Bridge did they take into account the curvature of the earth?
Yes
How curvature of sea water maintained?
The Earth's gravity attracts everything.Gas,water,rock etc. Only the gravity of the moon and Sun affects the curvature of sea water
Can the Pythagorean theorem be used to find someones location on earth?
If they are relatively near so that the curvature of the earth has negligible effect.
Television signal cannot be received beyond a particular distance because?
curvature of earth
Why do ships seem to disappear over the horizon from the bottom upwards?
this is due to the curvature of the earth.
