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In a Zenithal projection a ___ is made tangent to a transparent globe.
In a Zenithal projection a ___ is made tangent to a transparent globe.
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Consider the geometric shape used for tangent projection in Zenithal methods.
Updated On: Jan 5, 2025
- plane
- cone
- circle
- cylinder
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Solution and Explanation
Zenithal projections use a plane tangent to the globe at a single point to create the projection.
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