Which of the following statements with regard to the term 'great circle' is not correct?
A. Equator is a great circle
B. A ship can save fuel and time by following the great circle arc between two points
C. Only one great circle can be drawn on a sphere
D. A great circle results when a plane passes through the centre of a sphere
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Any circle that passes through two points that are opposite each other on a sphere. Many great circle can be drawn on a sphere.Related Questions on Earth
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