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1.	The moon is observed from two diametrically opposite points A and B on the earth. The angle θ subtended at the moon by the two directions of observation is 1°54’. Given the diameter of the earth to be 1.276×107 m, compute the distance of the moon from the earth.
A.	3.84×108 m
B.	1.276×107 m
C.	3.84m
D.	1.27m
Answer» B.

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