Arcseconds are the smallest units for measuring angular distance and also provide the most precise measurement. Therefore your angular distances should always be converted into arcseconds unless noted otherwise. The moon is measured as being 3' 40" away from the planet it orbits. Convert this distance into arcseconds  (Remember that 1' = 60") This is the same as dealing with time and asking how many total seconds pass after 3 minutes and 40 seconds. a. 210-214 b. 215-218 c. 219-221 d. 222-226

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Arcseconds are the smallest units for measuring angular distance and also provide the most precise measurement.

Therefore your angular distances should always be converted into arcseconds unless noted otherwise.

The moon is measured as being 3' 40" away from the planet it orbits.

Convert this distance into arcseconds 

(Remember that 1' = 60")

This is the same as dealing with time and asking how many total seconds pass after 3 minutes and 40 seconds.

a. 210-214

b. 215-218

c. 219-221

d. 222-226

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