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What is the linear speed of a point (a) on the equator,
Chapter 2, Problem 10P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
(II) What is the linear speed of a point (a) on the equator, (b) on the Arctic Circle (latitude \(66.5^{\circ} \mathrm{N}\) ), and (c) at a latitude of \(45.0^{\circ} \mathrm{N}\), due to the Earth's rotation?
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QUESTION:
(II) What is the linear speed of a point (a) on the equator, (b) on the Arctic Circle (latitude \(66.5^{\circ} \mathrm{N}\) ), and (c) at a latitude of \(45.0^{\circ} \mathrm{N}\), due to the Earth's rotation?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
Part (a) We know the radius of the Earth,
The pointer rotates on equator radian in 24 hours. So, angular velocity,
The linear speed of the point can be calculated as