A planet like the earth has a radius of approximately
2460 mi, and one revolution per
day.
What is the linear speed of a rock on the
equator?
Answer in units of mi/h
2460 mi, and one revolution per
day.
What is the linear speed of a rock on the
equator?
Answer in units of mi/h
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2πr miles in 24 hours
speed = 2πr/ 24 = 2π*2460/24 = 644 mile/hour
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speed = 2πr/ 24 = 2π*2460/24 = 644 mile/hour
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