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Mention the radius of the earth.
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Solution
Earth’s equatorial radius is approximately 6,378 kilometers (3,963 miles), while its polar radius is about 6,357 kilometers (3,950 miles). This difference results from earth’s equatorial bulge due to its rotation. Consequently, earth’s average radius is approximately 6,371 kilometers (3,959 miles).
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