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[Thomas Klemm]

Quote:R*( TAN (ACOS (R/(R+h))) - ACOS(R/(R+h)) ) - dL/2 = 0

R= 6,371,000m (stored in register .0)
dL=1m (stored in register 0)

h=?

In register 0 the value dL/2 = 0.5 should be stored.

Quote:The value of R looks like the earth radius for me. And as a not very well scaled problem.

I guess it's the solution to a rope around the earth problem:
Take 3 of Sweet & Short Math Challenges #15: April 1st Spring Special

Cheers
Thomas