Question 1687Navigation General70% to pass
What is the equivalent of 47 min. 20 sec. in arc units?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 11°50'.
To convert 47 minutes and 20 seconds into arc units, we need to use the conversion factor of 1 degree = 60 minutes. First, we convert the 47 minutes and 20 seconds into decimal minutes:
47 minutes + 20 seconds = 47.33 minutes
Then, we can convert the decimal minutes into degrees:
11.33 degrees = 11°50'
Therefore, the equivalent of 47 minutes and 20 seconds in arc units is 11°50'.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the conversion of 47 minutes and 20 seconds into degrees and minutes.
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