GK
GENERAL SCIENCE
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Question
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Nautical mile is a unit of distance used in:
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Navigation
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Road Mile
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Astronomy
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Measuring the boundaries of a nation
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Nautical miles are used to measure the distance traveled through the water. A nautical mile is slightly longer than a mile on land, equaling 1.1508 land-measured (or statute) miles. The nautical mile is based on the Earth’s longitude and latitude coordinates, with one nautical mile equaling one minute of latitude.
Detailed explanation-2: -: the length in nautical miles of the rhumb line joining any two places on the earth’s surface.
Detailed explanation-3: -A nautical mile is a unit of length. It is not an SI unit. It is accepted (although discouraged) for use with the SI. The nautical mile is used around the world for maritime and aviation purposes.
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