I've heard many different speeds like 64000 mph and 35000 mph, but I just want a clear plain speed that is correct. Please help.
2007-07-19 07:46:56 · 9 answers · asked by Knowledge Seeker 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
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, just over 1,037 miles per hour
2007-07-19 07:51:48 · answer #1 · answered by ♫☆ Y!A Princessღ ♥ 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Like any rotating spherical object, speed is determined by size. An LP record spins at 33 rpm, but the outer edge moves faster than the inner grooves, because the distanse covered is greater.
Similarly, the "spin" of the Earth is different. The Equator moves fastest (at about 1700 kph). The surface near the poles moves the slowest.
2007-07-19 07:58:56 · answer #2 · answered by Jim T 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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I've heard many different speeds like 64000 mph and 35000 mph, but I just want a clear plain speed that is correct. Please help.
2015-08-24 05:40:33 · answer #3 · answered by Quigman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just to clarify, the numbers you gave, (actually 66,000 mph) show how fast the earth travels around the sun, not it's spin on it's axis
2007-07-19 10:59:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Question - My question is how fast does the Earth spin around? I
>> have heard it was roughly about 1,000 miles per hour. I just whant to be
>> right so if you could answer my question that would be greatly appreciated!
Earth's rotation speed depends upon location on the earth:
North Pole - 0 km/hr 0 MPH
42š N Latitude - 1300 km/hr 806 MPH
Equator - 1670 km/hr 1035 MPH
42š S Latitude - 1300 km/hr 806 MPH
South Pole - 0 km/hr 0 MPH
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2007-07-19 07:58:46 · answer #5 · answered by doublr_r42 1 · 6⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on what latitude you are standing on. Since the Earth spins around its axis, the linear speed of that rotation depends on where you are on the Earth's surface.
2007-07-19 08:25:26 · answer #6 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, to calculate that all you need to do is to divide the circumference at the equator (in miles) by 24 to get the speed in mph.
I'm too lazy to do it for you :o)
2007-07-19 07:54:45 · answer #7 · answered by l z 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋
if I was at the north pole.. how fast would it be spinning then?
2016-05-28 06:42:44 · answer #8 · answered by holographic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Approximately 735 MPH.
2007-07-19 07:54:53 · answer #9 · answered by Sane 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋
You can round it off to approx: 1,000 MPH
2007-07-23 07:42:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋