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

question 45

Multiple Choice

Calculate the linear speed due to the Earth's rotation for a person at the equator of the Earth.The radius of the Earth is 6.40 × 10⁶ m.

• A)74.0 m/s
• B)233 m/s
• C)465 m/s
• D)73.0 m/s

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