If a Clock on a Ship Indicates That It Is

question 74

Multiple Choice

If a clock on a ship indicates that it is 2:00 PM 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 degrees east of its home port.
• B) The ship is 2 degrees west of its home port.
• C) The ship is 30 degrees east of its home port.
• D) The ship is 30 degrees west of its home port.
• E) The ship is 45 degrees west of its home port.

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