Earths mass is 6 x 10 24 kg, and its radius is 6.4 x 10 6 m.

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Earth’s mass is 6 x 1024 kg, and its radius is 6.4 x 106 m. What is the average mass density of Earth? The density of the rocks comprising Earth’s outermost layer (its “crust”) ranges from 2,000 to 3,500 kg/m3. Based on your answer, what can you conclude about the material deep inside Earth’s interior?

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Inquiry into Physics

ISBN: 978-1305959422

8th edition

Authors: Vern J. Ostdiek, Donald J. Bord

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