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Mathematical Concepts Underlying Indian Navigation Techniques
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Which mathematical concept did Indian navigators use to determine the latitude of a ship?
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The Law of Sines
💡 Explanation:
Indian navigators used the Law of Sines to calculate the latitude of a ship by measuring the angle between the horizon and a known star.