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Find the distance between this pair of points on the earth surface: \(A(43{^\circ}N,\ \ 50{^\circ}E)\) and \(B(17{^\circ}S,\ 50{^\circ}E)\). Take \(R = 6,400km\)

A

6,550km

B

3,748km

C

3,412.90km

D

6,704.76

correct option: d

\[Angular\ difference\ = \ 43{^\circ} + 17{^\circ} = 60{^\circ}\]

\[Distance\ between\ the\ points = \frac{\theta}{360} \times 2\pi R\]

\(Distance\ between\ the\ points = \frac{60}{360} \times \frac{2}{1} \times \frac{22}{7} \times \frac{6400}{1} = 6,704.76\ km\)

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