Calculate the Linear Speed Due to the Earth's Rotation for a Person

question 31

Multiple Choice

Calculate the linear speed due to the Earth's rotation for a person at a point on its surface located at 40 $\degree$ N latitude.The radius of the Earth is 6.40 ´ 10⁶ m.

• A)299 m/s
• B)357 m/s
• C)390 m/s
• D)465 m/s

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