Using equation g=G Me/R^2, solve for the Me and calculate the mass of the earth.
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G=6.673 × 10-11 Nm2/kg2,
g=9.8 m/s2
R=6.37 × 106 m
substitute these values into the equation
Me = (9.8 m/s2)(6.37 × 10^6 m)^2/(6.673 × 10^-11 Nm2/kg2)
Me = 5.96 × 10^24 kg
g=9.8 m/s2
R=6.37 × 106 m
substitute these values into the equation
Me = (9.8 m/s2)(6.37 × 10^6 m)^2/(6.673 × 10^-11 Nm2/kg2)
Me = 5.96 × 10^24 kg