Encircling the Earth
Suppose a piece of rope exactly encircles the Earth at the equator. If an additional yard is added to the rope, how far above the Earth will the new rope stand? Assume the circumference of the Earth at the equator is 25,000 miles.
Answer: 5.76". Surprising, eh? Think about it.
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