The habitable part of earth's surface has been estimated to cover 60 trillion square meters. Estimate the percent of this area occupied by humans if earth's current population stood packed together as people do in a crowded elevator.

The habitable part of earth's surface has been estimated to cover 60 trillion square meters. Estimate the percent of this area occupied by humans if earth's current population stood packed together as people do in a crowded elevator.

University Physics Volume 1

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Chapter1: Units And Measurement

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