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Chapter 5, Problem 7SL(choose chapter or problem)
A plumb bob (a mass hanging on a string) is deflected from the vertical by an angle \(\theta\) due to a massive mountain nearby (Fig. 5-51). (
) Find an approximate formula for \(\theta\) in terms of the mass of the mountain, \(m_{M}\), the distance to its center, \(D_{M}\), and the radius and mass of the Earth. (b) Make a rough estimate of the mass of Mt. Everest, assuming it has the shape of a cone
high and base of diameter
. Assume its mass per unit volume is
per \(m^{3}\). (c) Estimate the angle \(\theta\) of the plumb bob if it is
from the center of Mt. Everest.
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theta
theta
m_M
D_M
m^3
D_M
theta
m vector g
vector F_M
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