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Homework Statement
The flattening of the Earth is defined as
f⊕ ≡ 1 - (Rp - Re)
where Re is the radius of the equator and Rp is half of the distance between the North Pole and the South Pole. Estimate the flattening of the Earth.
Homework Equations
Fg = Gm1m2/r2
The Attempt at a Solution
apole = GME/Rp2
aequator = GME/RE2 = ω2RE
How do I approach this problem, I'm so clueless. How do I carry on from here?
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