A plumb bob is deflected from the vertical by an angle theta due to a massive mountain nearby as seen in figure below. Make an estimate of the mass of Mt. Everest, assuming it has the shape, say, of an equilateral pyramid (or cone) 3850 m high above its base. ·DM mg FM Use a density of 3e3 kg/m^3 The volume of a cone is PI*R^2*h/3 Submit Answer Incorrect. Tries 3/12 Previous Tries Estimate the angle theta of the pendulum bob if it is 4.60 km from the center of Mt. Everest. Submit Answer Units required. Tries 0/12 Previous Tries
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