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Earth’s shape
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Why Is Earth a Sphere? The Science Behind Our Planet’s Shape
Earth isn’t perfectly round. It’s an oblate spheroid—a bulging, slightly flattened ball where the equator sticks out by 43 kilometers. This isn’t just a quirk...
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The Hidden Physics Behind Why Earth Is Spherical
Gravity isn’t just a force that keeps our feet on the ground—it’s the architect of shape itself. When a cloud of gas and dust collapses under its own weight...