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In this activity, learners use basic measurements of the Earth and pieces of rock and iron to estimate the mass of the Earth. Learners will calculate mass, volume, and density, convert units, and employ the water displacement method. To calculate an even more accurate estimate of the mass of the Earth, this resource includes optional instructions on how to measure the iron core mass.
- Subject:
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Provider:
- Exploratorium
- Author:
- Eric Muller
- The Exploratorium
- Date Added:
- 11/07/2010