How far can you see?

The diagram below shows how the height of an object (the red dot) affects how much of the Earth can be seen from the object. The red dot (which could represent a satellite, for example) can be moved to change its height.

 

Stuart Payne

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Resource Type
Activity
Tags
earth  geometry  height  satellite 
Target Group (Age)
14 – 18
Language
English
 
 
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4.4
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How far can you see?
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