The highest mountain can exist on the earth.

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The discussion focuses on calculating the maximum height a mountain can reach on Earth, considering factors like gravity and the planet's shape. Participants explore how various geological and environmental effects can increase or decrease mountain height. The balance between these opposing forces is crucial in determining the peak's ultimate height. The conversation encourages further exploration of the physics involved in mountain formation. Understanding these dynamics can lead to insights about the limits of mountain elevation on Earth.
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1. How can we calculate the bigest-highest mountain which can exist on the earth? There is a limit, because of the gravity and the shape of our planet, but how can we calculate it?

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