The polar ice caps contain about 23times1019 kg of ice


The polar ice caps contain about 2.3×?10?^19 kg of ice. This mass contributes negligibly to the moment of inertia of Earth because it is located at the poles, close to the axis of rotation. Estimate the change in the length of the day that would be expected if the polar ice caps were to melt and the water were distributed uniformly over the surface of Earth.

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Physics: The polar ice caps contain about 23times1019 kg of ice
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