Math, asked by jasonjoshi2358, 1 year ago

How was the radius of the earth first measured?

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Answered by ParmarAbhishek111

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Eratosthenes,He is best known for being the first person to calculate the circumference of the Earth, which he did by applying a measuring system using stades, or the length of stadia during that time period. His calculation was remarkably accurate.

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