Question

Due to the earth's rotation, a person would be traveling faster at the equator than they would at a position halfway from the equator to the North Pole.

Answer 1

Answer:

False

Explanation:

It is actually the exact opposite.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Yes, If tangential velocity is your reference frame

If R is the radius of earth

and ω is the angular velocity = (2π / (24(3600)) radians/s

Tangential velocity at the equator is

v = ωR = (2π / (24(3600))(6 370 000 m) = 463 m/s

Tangential velocity at a point half way to the pole (45° latitude)

v = ωRcosΘ = 463cos45 = 328 m/s