Question: Find the distance along an arc on the surface of Earth that subtends a central angle of 5 minutes (1 minute = 1/60 degree). The

Find the distance along an arc on the surface of Earth that subtends a central angle of 5 minutes (1 minute = 1/60 degree). The radius of Earth is 3,960 mi. 

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