Statements (22)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:butter
gptkb:mathematical_concept |
| gptkbp:definedIn |
gptkb:butter
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| gptkbp:defines |
A great circle is the largest possible circle that can be drawn on a sphere.
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| gptkbp:example |
The equator is a great circle of the Earth.
Any meridian together with its opposite meridian forms a great circle. |
| gptkbp:form |
Intersection of a sphere with a plane passing through its center
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Great Circles
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| gptkbp:numberOnSphere |
infinite
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| gptkbp:property |
The plane of a great circle passes through the center of the sphere.
The center of a great circle coincides with the center of the sphere. Divides the sphere into two equal hemispheres. The circumference of a great circle is the maximum possible for any circle on the sphere. The shortest path between two points on a sphere lies along the arc of a great circle. |
| gptkbp:relatedConcept |
gptkb:geometry
gptkb:orthodrome small circle |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:astronomy
gptkb:navigation geodesy |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Longitude
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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