If it is 3 PM in New York (75° W), what time is it in London (0° longitude)? (20

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If it is 3 PM in New York (75° W), what time is it in London (0° longitude)? (2020)
  1. 12 PM
  2. 6 PM
  3. 8 PM
  4. 9 PM

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If it is 3 PM in New York (75° W), what time is it in London (0° longitude)? (2020)
  • Step 1: Identify the time zone difference between New York and London. New York is at 75° W longitude.
  • Step 2: Understand that the Earth is divided into 24 time zones, each 15 degrees apart. This means that for every 15 degrees of longitude, there is a 1-hour difference in time.
  • Step 3: Calculate the time difference: 75° W divided by 15° equals 5. This means New York is 5 hours behind London.
  • Step 4: Since it is 3 PM in New York, add the 5-hour difference to find the time in London.
  • Step 5: 3 PM plus 5 hours equals 8 PM. Therefore, it is 8 PM in London.
  • Time Zones – Understanding the relationship between degrees of longitude and time differences across various locations.
  • Conversion of Time – Calculating the time difference by converting degrees of longitude into hours.
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