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Question
“Even when the Earth is spherical, it appears to be flat.” Discuss.
Solution
The actual shape of the Earth is spherical. The curvature of the Earth is small as compared to its big size. For a small area upto 100 sq. miles, this curvature is negligible. Therefore, it appears flat.
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