The Earth's Density Increases with Depth

question 43

Multiple Choice

The Earth's density increases with depth.If instead the Earth had uniform density,but the same angular velocity and mass,how would its rotational kinetic energy compare to the actual value?

• A)It would be the same as the actual value.
• B)It would be less than the actual value.
• C)It would be greater than the actual value.
• D)More information is needed to find the answer.

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