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The standard meridian of Iraq is 48o E and the standard meridian of India is 82.5o

E. What is the time difference between India and Iraq?​

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Answer:

2 hours 18 minutes

Step-by-step explanation:

The lines of longitude are imaginary lines running from the north pole to the south pole of earth. This lines of longitude can be used to approximate the time in a particular place. Also, when used with latitude, the exact position of a place can be located.

Since Iraq is at 48° E while India is at 82.5° E, hence:

Difference in longitude = 82.5° - 48° = 34.5°

1° difference = 4 min difference

Therefore the time difference = 34.5° * 4 min per ° = 138 min = 2 hours 18 minutes

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