Radio-controlled clocks throughout the United

Chapter 31, Problem 31.46

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Radio-controlled clocks throughout the United Statesreceive a radio signal from a transmitter in Fort Collins,Colorado, that accurately (within a microsecond) marksthe beginning of each minute. A slight delay, however, isintroduced because this signal must travel from the transmitterto the clocks. Assuming Fort Collins is no more than3000 km from any point in the U.S., what is the longesttravel-time delay?

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