An Introduction to Physical Science
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ISBN: 9781305079137
Author: James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2.3, Problem 2.3CE
What is the average speed in mi/h of a person at the equator as a result of the Earth’s rotation? (Take the radius of the Earth to be RE = 4000 mi.)
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An Introduction to Physical Science
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