If the earth stops revolving,then will we be thrown in the direction in which earth revolvs?

Question

This is a case of inertia.In train,bus or cars we experience many forces due to inertia.It is a question based on inertia too.

Answer 1

Yes, it will go on in a straight line.

Answer 2

If the earth stops revolving, we will not be thrown out. Because, the gravity of a body is a function of its mass, and not velocity.

On the contrary, if the earth stops revolving (around the sun), then it would be sucked into the sun because, the centripetal and centrifugal force acting between these bodies will disappear. The gravity of the sun alone will exist, which will pull earth into it.

So, it is good for us as long as the earth is revolving.

Answer 3

The effect of Earth’s rotation is:(1) on its own (2) on the weight of the body and (3) On the motion of a body on the Earth’s surface and(4) the hemisphere in which it is revolving.

1. on its own

Because of the earth’s rotation the shape of the earth is not spherical.
The shape is close to an ellipsoid of revolution. The equatorial radius of earth is 1/300 greater than the polar radius.

If earth stops rotation earth the gravity will try to bring the shape of earth again to spherical form.

2. on the weight of the body.

The acceleration due to gravity varies on the surface of earth due to earth’s rotation.

If earth stops rotation, g will be the same on all points on the surface of earth.

3. The Coriolis forces acting on the moving bodies will be absent if earth stops it rotation.

4.The hemisphere in which it is revolving.

Generally due to corioli's force the wind or rivers are shifted to right or left resply.

Answer 4

not only the earth, but we are also moving along circular path around the sun. If you are facing in the foreward direction of the revolution of earth, than definitely you will be thrown up when earth stops revolving. But the gravitational pull is so strong that, you will not be able to come out of its gravitational field. There will be a change in your weight for some time.

Answer 5

The effect of Earth’s rotation is: 1) on its form 2) on the weight of the body and 3) On the motion of a body on the Earth’s surface.

1. on its form.

Because of the earth’s rotation the shape of the earth is not spherical.
The shape is close to an ellipsoid of revolution. The equatorial radius of earth is 1/300 greater than the polar radius.

If earth stops rotation earth the gravity will try to bring the shape of earth again to spherical form.

2. on the weight of the body.

The acceleration due to gravity varies on the surface of earth due to earth’s rotation.

If earth stops rotation, g will be the same on all points on the surface of earth.

3. The Coriolis forces acting on the moving bodies will be absent if earth stops it rotation.

Answer 6

Its is the earts rotation which causes the force of gravity. So i'd say if the eart would stop spinning we'd all float about but I don't object against what you are saying. You see one can make mathematical projections which can either accept or reject your proposal but it is impossible to physically prove or disprove what you are asking unless by some freak of nature the earth does stop spinning.

Answer 7

Probably we will drown from the Earth's water moving over land masses.

Answer 8

Of course. I think you answered your own question when you mentioned inertia.

Answer 9

unless there is a trick in here somewhere it sure seems like an obvious yes to me.

Answer 10

no we wont be thrown out... inspite of it we will be attracted by the sun.....