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Because the Earth rotates once per day, the apparent acceleration of gravity at the
Chapter 5, Problem 69GP(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 69GP
Because the Earth rotates once per day, the apparent acceleration of gravity at the equator is slightly less than it would be if the Earth didn’t rotate. Estimate the magnitude of this effect. What fraction of g is this?
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QUESTION:
Problem 69GP
Because the Earth rotates once per day, the apparent acceleration of gravity at the equator is slightly less than it would be if the Earth didn’t rotate. Estimate the magnitude of this effect. What fraction of g is this?
ANSWER:
Solution 69GP
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The objective here is to determine the impact of rotation of Earth on the acceleration due to gravity of Earth at the Equator.