A Conversation for Dinner With Rodrigo: As The World Turns
Speed of Rotation Problem
Dr Fu-Manchu Started conversation Nov 27, 2006
Of course, this simplistic calculation produces an answer that is true only at the equator. Though the angular velocity is the same everywhere, the linear velocity at 52 degrees North is less -- but that is another story. We have a questionable answer that can be used to nudge inquiring minds in another direction.
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