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If ‘δ’ is the declination of the star and ‘φ’ is the latitude of the observer, then the azimuth of the star at elongation is given by
A sin z = sec φ . cos δ
B cos z = sec φ . cos δ
C tan z = sec φ . cos δ
D None of these
The latitude of a place was obtained by subtracting the zenith distance of a star from its declination, the observed star was between
A Horizon and equator
B Equator and zenith
C Zenith and pole
D Pole and horizon
The latitude of a place was obtained by subtracting the declination of a star from its zenith distance, the observed star was between
A Horizon and equator
B Zenith and pole
C Equator and zenith
D Pole and horizon
If θ and δ be the latitude of an observer and declination of a heavenly body respectively, the upper culmination of the body will be south of zenith if its zenith distance, is
A δ - θ
B θ - δ
C θ + δ
D $$\frac{1}{2}$$ (θ - δ)
When a star is between the pole and the horizon, the relationship between latitude (λ), zenith distance (z) and declination δ, is
A θ = z + δ
B θ = δ - z
C θ = 180° - (z + δ)
D θ = (z + δ) - 180°
The angle between the observer's meridian and declination circle of a heavenly body, is known as
A Hour angle
B Azimuth
C Right ascension
D Declination
A train travels at an average speed of 50 miles per hour for 2.5 hour, and then travels at an average speed of 70 miles per hour for 1.5 hours. How far did the train travel in the entire 4 hour?
A 200 miles
B 230 miles
C 150 miles
D 300 miles
Latitude of the observer's position is equal to altitude of
A North pole
B Pole star
C Celestial pole
D All the above
The latitude of the observer's position, is
A Elevation of the elevated pole
B Declination of the observer's zenith
C Angular distance along the observer's meridian between equator and the observer
D All the above
A car goes 15 miles on a gallon of octane when it is driven at 50 miles per hour. When the car is driven at 60 miles per hour, it only goes 80% as far. How many gallons of octane is needed to travel 200 miles if half the distance is traveled at 50 miles per hour and the rest at 60 miles per hour?
A 13.33
B 16.67
C 10.6
D 15

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