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In what direction is the Earth's angular velocity vector
Chapter 2, Problem 20Q(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 20Q
In what direction is the Earth's angular velocity vector as it rotates daily about its axis, north or south?
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QUESTION:
Problem 20Q
In what direction is the Earth's angular velocity vector as it rotates daily about its axis, north or south?
ANSWER:
Step-by-step solution
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As the Earth rotates from west to east about its axis, according to the right-hand rule, the thumb gives the direction of angular velocity, which is pointing downward or along south as shown below.