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The local mean time at a place located in longitude 90° 40' E when the standard time is 6 hours and 30 minutes and the standard meridian is 82° 30' E is
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- 5 hours, 2 minutes and 40 seconds
- 5 hours, 57 minutes and 20 seconds
- 6 hours, and 30 minutes
- 7 hours, 02 minutes and 40 seconds
- 5 hours, 2 minutes and 40 seconds
Correct Option: D
Difference between standard meridian and longitude of place = 90° 40' E – 82° 30'. = 8° 10'.
1° means 4 minutes
∴ 8° 10' means | ° | |||
6 |
∴ Time = | × 4 = 32 min 40 seconds | |
6 |
∴ Total time = 6 hours + 30 min + 32 min 40 sec = 7h 2 m 40s.