Earth Continually Moves About 30 Km/s Through Space, Which Means

question 52

Multiple Choice

Earth continually moves about 30 km/s through space, which means the wall you stand next to also is moving at 30 km/s. When you jump vertically the wall doesn't slam into you because

• A)the speeds of you and Earth cancel out.
• B)you're moving horizontally just as fast as the wall.
• C)your upward motion is small compared with Earth's speed.
• D)motion of the Sun counteracts your motion.

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