If a Clock on a Ship Indicates That It Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

If a clock on a ship indicates that it is 2:00 P.M.in its home port,while another clock on the ship indicates that it is 12:00 noon at the ship's present location,what is the difference in longitude between the ship's position and its home port?

• A)The ship is 2° east of its home port.
• B)The ship is 2° west of its home port.
• C)The ship is 30° east of its home port.
• D)The ship is 30° west of its home port.
• E)The ship is 45° west of its home port.

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