Re: [Phys-L] question
My dim memories are that the answer depends strongly on how the ‘random’ place
is chosen. A random angle and radius from a given center will give a different
answer than will a random latitude and longitude.
> On May 15, 2023, at 10:25 AM, Anthony Lapinski via Phys-l
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> I heard about this recently:
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> If you were dropped at a random place in the continental USA, how far would
> it be to the nearest state border?
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> Hmmm. Tough question! A Fermi question. I did some searching for state
> areas, perimeters, and centers to get some ideas. Wondering if others can
> share some insights.
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