If You Stand at the Equator and Throw a Ball

question 59

Multiple Choice

If you stand at the equator and throw a ball north (really hard) , which direction will it deflect relative to where you were standing when you threw the ball?

• A)The ball will deflect east.
• B)The ball will deflect west.
• C)The ball will move at the same speed as you and come right back to you.
• D)None of the answer options is correct.

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