Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems · Problem 10-17

Dynamics of Rigid Bodies — Marion & Thornton

Physics — Mechanics · lake-superior-centrifugal-depression

Problem

Approximate Lake Superior by a circle of radius 162 km at a latitude of

47^\circ

. Assume the water is at rest with respect to Earth and find the depth that the center is depressed with respect to the shore due to the centrifugal force.

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