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

question 79

Multiple Choice

Calculate the linear speed due to the Earth's rotation for a person at a point on its surface located at 40° 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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