16. Zorch, an archenemy of Superman, decides to slow Earth's rotation to once per 28.0 h by exerting an opposing force at and parallel to the equator. Superman is not immediately concerned, because he knows Zorch can only exert a force of 4.00 x10^7 N (a little greater than a Saturn V rocket's thrust). How long must Zorch push with this force to accomplish his goal? (This period gives Superman time to devote to other villains.) (3.96x1018 s or 1.25x1011 years)
16. Zorch, an archenemy of Superman, decides to slow Earth's rotation to once per 28.0 h by exerting an opposing force at and parallel to the equator. Superman is not immediately concerned, because he knows Zorch can only exert a force of 4.00 x10^7 N (a little greater than a Saturn V rocket's thrust). How long must Zorch push with this force to accomplish his goal? (This period gives Superman time to devote to other villains.) (3.96x1018 s or 1.25x1011 years)
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Transcribed Image Text:16. Zorch, an archenemy of Superman, decides to slow Earth's rotation to once per 28.0 h by
exerting an opposing force at and parallel to the equator. Superman is not immediately
concerned, because he knows Zorch can only exert a force of 4.00 x10^7 N (a little greater
than a Saturn V rocket's thrust). How long must Zorch push with this force to accomplish his
goal? (This period gives Superman time to devote to other villains.) (3.96x1018 s or 1.25x1011
years)
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