Paper 1

1. Diagram 1 shows four points, P, Q, R and X, on the surface of the earth. P lies on
the longitude 55
o
E. QR is the diameter of the parallel of latitude 60
o
S. X lies
!!0 nautical miles due north of P.
"a# Station the location of R.
"$# %alculate the shortest distance, in nautical miles, from & to R , as measured along
the surface of the earth.
"c# 'ind the latitude of X.
"d# (n aeroplane too) off from P and flew due east to R along the parallel of latitude
with an a*erage speed of 5!0 )nots. %alculate the time, in hours, ta)en for the flight.
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Q
R
P
N
S
X
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