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3 years ago

What is the linear speed of a point on the equator, due to the earth's rotation?

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The equatorial radius of the earth is
r = 6378 km = 6378 x 10³ m

The earth makes 1 revolution in 24 hours.
The angular velocity is
ω = (2π rad)/(24*3600 s) = 7.2722 x 10⁻⁵ rad/s

The tangential velocity (linear velocity) at a point on the equator is
v = rω
= (6378 x 10³ m)*(7.2722 x 10⁻⁵ rad/s)
= 463.8 m/s

Answer: 463.8 m/s

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Answer:

Part a)

$a = 3.68 m/s^2$

Part b)

$a = 11.8 m/s^2$

Explanation:

Part a)

For force conditions of two blocks we will have

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Part b)

When heavier block is removed and F = 908 N is applied at the end of the string then we have

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