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Find the rate at which the rotational kinetic energy of
Chapter 10, Problem 63P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 63P
Find the rate at which the rotational kinetic energy of the Earth is decreasing. The Earth has a moment of inertia of 0.331M e R e 2 where R E = 6.38 × 106 m and M E = 5.97 × 1024 kg, and its rotational period increases by 2.3 ms with the passing century. Give your answer in watts.
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QUESTION:
Problem 63P
Find the rate at which the rotational kinetic energy of the Earth is decreasing. The Earth has a moment of inertia of 0.331M e R e 2 where R E = 6.38 × 106 m and M E = 5.97 × 1024 kg, and its rotational period increases by 2.3 ms with the passing century. Give your answer in watts.
ANSWER:
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In this problem, we have to find the rotational kinetic energy of the Earth where moment of inertia RE and ME is given in the problem.