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When earth rotates and revolve why an object hanging over your head always looks at the same place even after many hours?
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∙ 14y ago
The reason is the earths gravity. All the objects within the earths gravity [say 11.2 KM, as this varies at different points on earth] circumference will be attracted towards it.
For an example,
1. A person stands on the Empire State Building.
2. Takes a Helicopter and moves just 1KM exactly upwards from the building.
3. After 2 hours, he lands down.
Note: The helicopter did not move forward, rather there is only an upward and downward motion.
4. Now the landing will be on the same place where he started.
5. On the other hand, if he takes the same Helicopter upwards but to a distance of 12 KM.
6. Then landing down will result in him landing on a different place [not on the Empire State].
In other words, the objects hanging over your head is rotating with you, with the same pace as you do.
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∙ 14y ago
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