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Cuando la latitud es 0º:When latitude is 0º:
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Correct answer: a) Ignoring refraction and height of eye, the day arc equals the night arc for all bodies
Why it is correct
At the equator the horizon passes through both poles. Every declination parallel is cut in half, so each body spends equal time above and below.
Why the others are not
- b) That happens at the poles.
- c) Not so.
- d) Option a is correct.
How to work it out in the exam
- Equator: equal arcs.
Where this question comes from
- Junta de Andalucía · 2016 · 2ª convocatoria · CY Módulo de navegación · question 5 Official paper · Official answer key
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