(Refer to the following figure.) When the Sun is viewed

Chapter 9, Problem 39

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(Refer to the following figure.) When the Sun is viewed from Earth, it subtends an angle of u 32 ( 32/60 degree). Assuming that the distance d from Earth to the Sun is 92,690,000 miles, use the law of cosines to compute the diameter D of the Sun. Round the answer to the nearest ten thousand miles.

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