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Calculate the angular momentum of the Earth about its own

Chapter 11, Problem 53P

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Problem 53P

Calculate the angular momentum of the Earth about its own axis, due to its daily rotation. Assume that the Earth is a uniform sphere.

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QUESTION:

Problem 53P

Calculate the angular momentum of the Earth about its own axis, due to its daily rotation. Assume that the Earth is a uniform sphere.

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 3

We need to calculate the angular momentum of the earth.

Step 2 of 3

The angular momentum is given by

Here, is the moment of inertia

          angular speed

The shape of the earth is considered as a sphere and rotating about axis

So,

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