The International Space Station orbits Earth at an altitude of 240 miles. If a camera were set up on the Space Station, how far along Earth's horizon will the camera be able to "see?" Use 4,000 miles as the average radius of the Earth and round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a mile. (Hint: Sketch and label the problem first, drawing the right angle in the correct place.)

A. 480.31 miles
B. 240.00 miles
C. 4240.00 miles
D. 1406.27 miles

Question

The International Space Station orbits Earth at an altitude of 240 miles. If a camera were set up on the Space Station, how far along Earth's horizon will the camera be able to "see?" Use 4,000 miles as the average radius of the Earth and round your answer to the nearest hundredth of a mile. (Hint: Sketch and label the problem first, drawing the right angle in the correct place.)


A. 480.31 miles
B. 240.00 miles
C. 4240.00 miles
D. 1406.27 miles

anonymous · Answer

well try sketching it out first:

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