Which of the following statements with regard to the term

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Which of the following statements with regard to the term 'great circle' is not correct ?

1. Equator is a great circle
2. A ship can save fuel and time by following the great circle are between two points
3. Only one great circle can be drawn on a sphere
4. A great circle results when a plane passes through the centre of a sphere

Correct Option: C

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SANTOSH KUMAR
June 21, 2018 Reply

A great circle is the largest circle that can be drawn on any given sphere. A great circle always divides the Earth in half, thus
the Equator is a great circle (but no other latitudes) and all lines of longitude are great circles.