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Summary of this problem by MindYourDecisions –
More cool math about this problem by Kyle Hill –
Discussion of a solar day by MinutePhysics –
Murtagh, J. (2023). The SAT Problem That Everybody Got Wrong. Scientific American –
United Press International (1982). Error Found in . Question. New York Times –
Yang (2020). What’s the hardest SAT math problem that you’ve seen? Quora –
Coin rotation paradox via Wikipedia –
Simmons, B. (2015). Circle revolutions rolling around another circle. MathStackExchange. –
Sidereal time via Wikipedia –
Solar Time vs. Sidereal Time via Las Cumbres Observatory –
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Newspapers from 1980s - 1990s via –
SAT Practice Test via the College Board –
Revolution Definition via NASA –
Revolution Definition via Merriam-Webster –
Earth motion animation via NASA –
Satellite animation via NASA –
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