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Can you help with this bottomless pit question?
Imagine an Earth-sized planet. The core of the planet is not primarily molten, but cool and solid.
Assume a pit that goes from the surface at an altitude of sea level to the core of the planet.
Given that an object falls at 32 feet per second per second, how long would it take for an object to fall from the surface to the center of the planet?
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- Anonymous9 years agoFavorite Answer
This is either a fairly simple question, or a very complicated one. Taken simply, you just need to look up the distance from the surface of the Earth, and use the given falling speed to work out time.
However, thing's wouldn't fall at an even speed to the centre of the Earth. As you progressed inwards and the mass of the Earth became distributed around you, the perceived effects of gravity would weaken.