How fast would you have to drive into the sunset at the equator to ensure the sun would never set? Use the assumption that your mode of transport can go on land, water and so forth.
2006-07-16 11:41:46 · 3 answers · asked by NONAME 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
The earth rotates on its axis once each day. Since the circumference of the earth at the equator is 24,901.55 miles, a spot on the equator rotates at approximately 1037.5646 miles per hour (1037.5646 times 24 equals 24,901.55) (1669.8 km/h). So that is how fast you would have to drive in the opposite direction (to the west).
2006-07-16 11:47:05 · answer #1 · answered by Rjmail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd assume at earth's rotation speed:
The circumference of the Earth at the equator is 25,000 miles. The Earth rotates in about 24 hours. Therefore, if you were to hang above the surface of the Earth at the equator without moving, you would see 25,000 miles pass by in 24 hours, at a speed of 25000/24 or just over 1000 miles per hour.
2006-07-16 18:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by Lumas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As fast as the Earth is spinning and in the opposite direction.
2006-07-16 18:46:56 · answer #3 · answered by Poro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋