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Earths equator is a circle with a radius of 6378km. Finds Earths circumference

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Given:

Earth's equator is a circle with a radius of 6378km.

We will find the circumference using the following formula:


circumference=2\pi r

Substitute r = 6378 km, and π = 3.14


circumference=2*3.14*6378=40,053.84

So, the answer will be circumference = 40,053.84 km

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