SBAC Sample - Geometry: Circles

Is there a right angle in the triangle shown by connecting the center of the earth, the satellite and Station 1? How do you know?

What is the distance from Station 1 to the satellite? Explain how you found your answer.

How many miles will a signal sent from Station 1 to the satellite and then to Station 2 have to travel? Explain your answer.

A satellite technician is traveling from one station to the other in a direct path along the earth’s surface. What is the distance she will have to travel? If she travels an average of 50 mph, how long will the trip take? Explain your answer.

. If a signal could travel through the earth’s surface from one station to the other, what is the shortest distance the signal could travel to get from Station 1 to Station 2? Explain your answer.

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