If the wind were to stand still then there would be a constant wind outside. Why does the atmosphere spin with the earth? Is this the same concept that the tesla turbine is based off of?
2007-08-13 15:09:04 · 5 answers · asked by techtonick.com 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
In a sense, nothing is connected to anything although electrons can be shared or exchanged in solids. The air does "touch" the Earth through frictional and gravitational forces though the frictional force will have more of an affect on the lateral movement of the atmosphere.
2007-08-13 15:20:02 · answer #1 · answered by gebobs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both the earth and the air have inertia which causes them to spin at the same speed.
The underlying assumption behind the difficulty is the idea that the earth has inertia and the air does not, which is not a true assumption.
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2007-08-13 16:47:05 · answer #2 · answered by canx_mp058 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the Earth's Gravitational Pull. Same principle applies when you experience an Earthquake while on board a flight.
2007-08-13 15:14:51 · answer #3 · answered by Adi 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My basic brain always figured the the earth drags its atmosphere with it (essentially, what gebobs said). After that, I don't even have a clue as to what you're referring.
2007-08-13 15:22:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anniekd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friction, young man, friction.
2007-08-13 16:21:54 · answer #5 · answered by farwallronny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋