Conceptual Physics / MasteringPhysics (Book & Access Card)
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Chapter 8, Problem 115RCQ
When a long-range cannonball is fired toward the equator from a northern (or southern) latitude, it lands west of its “intended” longitude. Discuss why this is so. (Hint: Consider a flea jumping from partway out to the outer edge of a rotating turntable.)
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