Problem 1-34: Earth’s diameter vs greatest ocean depth and vs greatest mountain height

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PROBLEM:

(a) What fraction of Earth’s diameter is the greatest ocean depth?

(b) The greatest mountain height?


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SOLUTION:

Part A

The greatest ocean depth is 104 m, while the earth’s diameter is 107 m

\frac{\text{Ocean's Depth}}{\text{Earth's Diameter}}= \frac{10^4}{10^7}=\frac{1}{1000}\ \qquad \ \color{DarkOrange} \left( \text{Answer} \right)

Part B

The highest mountain is also roughly 104 m.

\displaystyle \frac{10^4}{10^7}=\frac{1}{1000}\ \qquad \ \color{DarkOrange} \left( \text{Answer} \right)

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