physics problem help

[moto_za]

hi,
i was wondering if someone could help me with the following problem:

If the entire population of the United States forms a human chain by holding hands, how many times can such a chain be wrapped around the earth's equator? thanks a bunch

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[BloodySurgeon]

hi,
i was wondering if someone could help me with the following problem:

If the entire population of the United States forms a human chain by holding hands, how many times can such a chain be wrapped around the earth's equator? thanks a bunch

Are you including illegal immigrants or just US citizens?

 

[future_dr_house]

the answer to life, the universe, and everything = 42

 

[Re3iRtH]

45t

 

[ALWAYSanANGEL]

Are you including illegal immigrants or just US citizens?

Theres no point to include them they will all be at home depot.

 

[moto_za]

well thanks for the help, anyone?

 

[novawildcat]

What is the circumference of the earth at the equator?


300 million people in america, assume everyone's arm length is 1 m to make it easy.


you do the simple math.

 

[braluk]

Man what physics class are you taking and can I please enroll in that? Sounds fun lol