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GBSmith
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I hope this is interesting...
I am standing on the Earth's surface, I want to know the angle created with an Isosceles triangle 10' across by 3,960 miles on each side. I know the answer is just under 90 degrees, but need a more precise number.
The problem came up when discussing whether a person in a room could tell if they were under the influence of Earth's gravity or 1 g of acceleration.
Note: The machine that is 10' across is supposed to be a 'gravit-o-meter' - It does not measure the force of gravity, only its apparent source - hence the 3,960 miles - the radius of the Earth.
Thank you for your help.
GBSmith
I am standing on the Earth's surface, I want to know the angle created with an Isosceles triangle 10' across by 3,960 miles on each side. I know the answer is just under 90 degrees, but need a more precise number.
The problem came up when discussing whether a person in a room could tell if they were under the influence of Earth's gravity or 1 g of acceleration.
Note: The machine that is 10' across is supposed to be a 'gravit-o-meter' - It does not measure the force of gravity, only its apparent source - hence the 3,960 miles - the radius of the Earth.
Thank you for your help.
GBSmith