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4 years ago

The sun is directly overhead at the equator on what day of the year

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Aleks [24]4 years ago

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Equinox...

The Sun is directly overhead at "high-noon" on the equator twice per year, at the two equinoxes. Spring (or Vernal) Equinox is usually March 20, and Fall (or Autumnal) equinox is usually September 22.

Phoenix [80]4 years ago

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Both equinoxes ... September 21 and March 21.

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<em>The normal force is perpendicular to the displacement</em>

<em>The static friction force produces no displacement</em>

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