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Is it possible to detect tangential rotation speed of the Earth, using interferometer (of any kind).?

2007-09-16 05:40:21 · 1 answers · asked by AFA 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics

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Yes, but no local measurement will suffice because velocity is relative. There are some retroflecting corner cube mirrors the Apollo astronauts put on the moon for just this purpose.

2007-09-16 06:23:53 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

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