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No, the Earth is a bit wider than it is "high". The shape is often called a geoid (Earth-like) or an ellipsoid. The rotation of the Earth causes a slight bulge toward the equator. The circumference of the Earth at the equator (24,901.55) is about 41 miles greater than the circumference through the poles (24,859.82 miles. If you were standing on the moon, looking at the Earth, it would be virtually impossible to see the bulge and the Earth would appear to be a perfect sphere. The mathematical name for the shape of the earth is an 'Oblate spheroid'.
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Why do photos from space show the earth as a perfect sphere?
Earth is not a perfect sphere; it is slightly wider across the equator than it is from pole to pole, but that difference is less than a percent of Earth's average diameter, too small for the human eye to notice.
You are part of which sphere of Earth?
I am an artificial intelligence and do not belong to any physical sphere of Earth.
Why is the radius of the earth less at the poles than at the equator?
The mass of the earth is not great enough to force itself into a perfect sphere. This is because the motion of the earth rotating forces the centre to bulge outwards. As the rotation of the earth slows down, so does the bulge at the equator.
How many of mercury would it take to fill earth?
It would take approximately 183 trillion trillion (1.83 x 10^20) kilograms of mercury to fill the Earth assuming the Earth is a perfect sphere. This is a rough estimate as the Earth is not a perfect sphere and has various topographical features that would impact the calculation.
Is Earth a sphere or an ellipse?
Earth is approximately an oblate spheroid, meaning it is mostly spherical but slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator. It is not a perfect sphere due to its rotation causing a bulging effect at the equator.
If earth is not a perfect sphere then what is it?
Oblate spheroid
What sphere do you live in?
The sphere that we all live on is called the Earth. (It is not a perfect sphere, but close enough)
Why isn't the world a perfect sphere?
The earth is not a perfect sphere because it is flatened somewhat at the north pole and south pole.
True or false earth is a perfect sphere?
Earth is not perfectly sphere, the Earth bulges at its equator for it is spinning very fast on its axis.
If the earth were a perfect sphere how deep would the water be that covered it?
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Is it a fact that the earth is round?
Yes, for a suitable definition of "round". It is not a perfect sphere.
Why do photos from space show the earth as a perfect sphere?
Earth is not a perfect sphere; it is slightly wider across the equator than it is from pole to pole, but that difference is less than a percent of Earth's average diameter, too small for the human eye to notice.
Why is a globe different from real earth?
A globe is a perfect sphere; the earth is shaped more like a pear.
What is the gravitational potential energy at the center of the earth?
Ideally, if the earth were a perfect sphere, the gravitational potential energy would be zero. In the center of a sphere all other points within the sphere have an equal and opposite counterpoint. They work to cancel each other out. However, the earth is not a perfect sphere so there would likely be a gravitational pull towards the area with the greatest mass.
Is the earth a globule or a sphere?
The Earth is best described as an oblate spheroid, which means it is mostly spherical but slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator due to its rotation. It is not a perfect sphere, but its overall shape is closest to a sphere.
What is the benefit because earth is not a perfect sphere?
so that we don't slip ......................... i know it is not true
Is the earth have a sphere shape?
Yes, the Earth is approximately spherical in shape. It is not a perfect sphere due to its rotation, which causes it to bulge slightly at the equator and flatten at the poles.
