2006-07-31 22:58:04 · 9 answers · asked by Bravo Victor 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It's the rotation of the earth - if you are wondering how a 747 travels against the rotation of the earth - it's because the atmosphere rotates along with the earth. Which means that the earth is stationary to a 747.
2006-07-31 23:27:35 · answer #1 · answered by R G 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Even without knowing the exact velocity of either I know the earth rotates faster by virtue of the fact it would take a 747 a lot longer than 24 hours to fly around the globe.
2006-08-01 06:04:45 · answer #2 · answered by cosmick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, if the 747 is at the equator, and traveling in an easterly direction, then it is technically traveling faster than the rotation of the earth. You really need a frame of reference.
2006-08-01 10:19:09 · answer #3 · answered by Somewhere in Iraq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The earth is faster towards the centre that is on the equator a lot faster than a 747. but also at the poles the speed is almost zero they hardly move. so as a basic answer the earth is faster
2006-08-01 06:08:56 · answer #4 · answered by Artorius 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is faster an esargot in a 747 or an escargot on the earth ?
2006-08-01 06:03:42 · answer #5 · answered by gjmb1960 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think. If a 747 were slower would it be able to fly around the world?
2006-08-01 06:02:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rotation.
2006-08-01 06:02:49 · answer #7 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rotation of earth. 1670 km / h.
747 : 900 km / h
2006-08-01 06:02:05 · answer #8 · answered by bloo435 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the rotation of the earth
2006-08-01 06:02:34 · answer #9 · answered by sylvestercheese 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋