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ERIC Number: EJ415671
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Why Don't the Earliest Sunrise and the Latest Sunset Occur on the Same Day?
Jacobs, Derek
Physics Education, v25 n5 p275-79 Sep 1990
Presented is a science activity which explains the discrepancies found between summer and winter solstice sunrise and sunset times. Used is a mathematical equation which takes into account the earth's changing speed and the tilt of the earth. (KR)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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