Question: In Problems, use the facts that the radius of Earth is 3960 miles and 1 mile = 5280 feet.
1. How Far Can You See? The conning tower of the U.S.S. Silversides, a World War II submarine now permanently stationed in Muskegon, Michigan, is approximately 20 feet above sea level. How far can you see from the conning tower?
2. How Far Can You See? A person who is 6 feet tall is standing on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and looks out onto the Atlantic Ocean. Suddenly, a ship appears on the horizon. How far is the ship from shore?
3. How Far Can You See? The deck of a destroyer is 100 feet above sea level. How far can a person see from the deck?
- How far can a person see from the bridge, which is 150 feet above sea level?