Suppose That We Fit a Band Tightly Around the Earth

question 28

Multiple Choice

Suppose that we fit a band tightly around the earth at the equator. We wish to raise the band so that it is uniformly supported 7 ft above the earth at the equator. How much extra length would have to be added to the band (not the supports) to do this. ​ ​

• A) about 37 ft
• B) about 44 ft
• C) about 49 ft
• D) about 35 ft
• E) about 88 ft

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