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The moon is observed from two diametrically opposite points A and B on earth. The angle `theta` substended at the moon by the two directions of observation is `1 ^@ 54'.` Given the diameter of earth to be about `1.276xx10^7m,` calculate the distance of moon from earth.

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To solve the problem of calculating the distance of the moon from the Earth based on the given angle and diameter of the Earth, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Geometry We have two points A and B on the Earth's surface that are diametrically opposite. The angle \( \theta \) subtended at the moon by these two points is given as \( 1^\circ 54' \). ### Step 2: Convert the Angle to Radians First, we need to convert the angle from degrees and minutes to radians. ...
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