What if the Earth Were Hollow

What if the Earth Were Hollow

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Physics, Science

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the concept of digging through Earth, considering the Coriolis effect and the challenges of such a journey. It discusses the hypothetical scenario of a pole-to-pole tunnel, the gravitational forces involved, and the reversal of these forces as one travels through Earth's core. The video also examines the challenges of deep digging, such as heat, and the implications of a hollow Earth, including the loss of a magnetic field and increased solar radiation exposure.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the Coriolis effect influence the motion of objects on Earth?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What would happen if you jumped into a vertical shaft that goes through the Earth?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What would you experience at the center of the Earth in terms of gravitational pull?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What challenges would arise from attempting to dig a hole through the Earth?

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What would be the consequences if the Earth were hollow but weighed the same?

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