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Great circle

math Maturity 7-9

Imagine a big ball.

Great circle hemispheres.png
Great circle hemispheres.png
A great circle is a very big circle on it. It cuts the ball into two equal parts. This is the shortest way to go around. It helps ships find their way. Can you find a ball?
Great circle, axis, and poles.svg
Great circle, axis, and poles.svg

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 10.7 | Vital Level 5