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En el triángulo esférico, el único lado que puede tener un valor mayor de 90º, es:In the spherical triangle, the only side that can exceed 90º is:

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Correct answer: c) Codeclination or polar distance.

Why it is correct

Codeclination is 90º minus signed declination. If the body is in the hemisphere opposite the elevated pole, it exceeds 90º.

Why the others are not

  • a) With the body visible it stays under 90º.
  • b) It never exceeds 90º.
  • d) Not a side.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Contrary declination: over 90º.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Sight reduction

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