If it is 3:00 PM at 90°W, what is the time at 60°E?
Practice Questions
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If it is 3:00 PM at 90°W, what is the time at 60°E?
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Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
If it is 3:00 PM at 90°W, what is the time at 60°E?
Step 1: Identify the time zone at 90°W. It is 3:00 PM.
Step 2: Calculate the total difference in degrees between 90°W and 60°E. This is 90° + 60° = 150°.
Step 3: Understand that every 15° of longitude corresponds to 1 hour of time difference. So, divide 150° by 15° to find the time difference in hours: 150° / 15° = 10 hours.
Step 4: Since 60°E is east of 90°W, it is ahead in time. Add the time difference to the current time: 3:00 PM + 10 hours.
Step 5: Calculate the new time: 3:00 PM + 10 hours = 1:00 AM the next day.
Time Zones – Understanding how time changes with longitude, where each 15° of longitude corresponds to a one-hour difference in time.
Longitude Calculation – Calculating the time difference based on the longitudinal difference between two locations.