The earth is a globe.A point on the equator completes one circle in 24 (roundly). As we move towards the axis of rotation at the pole in a strait line from any point on the equator , the speed of ratation should be progressivley reducing in such a manner , that it should be zeero at the center of the axis of rotation. The earth being a solid , compact mass , if there is such a fixed point at the axis that does not rotate , the earth itself would not rotate. But the earth rotates and there is no real fixed axis running through its center . What happened to the spot where the speed should necessarily be zeero ? A real fixed point at the pole will not allow the earth to rotate .How can we reconcile this position?
2006-08-04
00:56:30
·
7 answers
·
asked by
Infinity
7
in
Science & Mathematics
➔ Mathematics
In physical reality , it appears that there is not and there can not, be a point in the axis of rotation of the globe where the speed is zero. But in reality there is , though it is invisible. Because on the other side of the central point the ponts move in theopposite direction and with gradually increasing speed .Only where there is no matter existing at the central point, there will be no rotation as it will be empty with no matter in it attached to the global body.This vacuum exists in the atoms that make up the matter itself , and they align in the line of the axis when the globe spins.. The theorical positon is practically existing also.
2006-08-04
06:14:27 ·
update #1