The Earth Rotates Through One Complete Revolution Every 24 Hours

question 120

Multiple Choice

The earth rotates through one complete revolution every 24 hours. Since the axis of rotation is perpendicular to the equator, you can think of a person standing on the equator as standing on the edge of a disc that is rotating through one complete revolution every 24 hours. Find the angular velocity of a person standing on the equator. ​

• A)0.262rad/hr
• B)0.267rad/hr
• C)0.278rad/hr
• D)0.279rad/hr
• E)0.274rad/hr

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