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What is the circumference of latitude 0°S if R is the radius of the earth?

What is the circumference of latitude 0°S if R is the radius of the earth?

  • A.
    R cos(theta)
  • B.
    2(pi) R cos (theta)
  • C.
    R sin (theta)
  • D.
    2(pi) R sin (theta)
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

Circumference of Latitude 0oS where R is the radius of the earth is = 2(pi) R cos (theta)