In other words, would two objects of identical mass "weigh" more at the poles than they would at the equator
2006-10-22 15:26:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Actually, yes. It isn't much (something like .08%, IIRC) but it can be measured. It's a straightforward calculation. Go do it ☺
Doug
2006-10-22 15:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I agree with Doug. But while you do the calculation, change to rotation rate and calculate at what rotational speed the Earth's centripetal force would cancel it's gravitational force.
2006-10-22 15:32:51 · answer #2 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, check out some updated references today and they'll say that centrifugal force DOES NOT EXIST.
2006-10-22 15:56:18 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can do the math yourself:
((2*pi*Re/24hr)^2)/Re = centripetal force
2006-10-22 16:10:31 · answer #4 · answered by arbiter007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it allows planes to fly, in either direction, think about that.
2006-10-22 15:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋