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because it moves so slow it only moves a coupe inches a year

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Why don't we feel the earth moving and rotating despite its constant motion?

We don't feel the Earth moving and rotating because its motion is constant and we are moving along with it at the same speed. Our bodies have adapted to this motion over time, so we don't perceive it as movement.


Why do we not feel the Earth spinning?

We do not feel the Earth spinning because we are moving along with it at the same speed. This constant motion creates a sense of stillness for us.


Why we cannot perceive the motion of earth around sun?

All the objects on the earth including the atmosphere are in motion along with the earth. So, it is not possible to perceive the motion of the earth staying on the earth.


Why can't we feel the Earth rotate?

We can't feel the Earth rotate because its movement is constant and gradual, making it imperceptible to our senses. Additionally, our bodies have adapted to the Earth's rotation over time, so we don't feel any sensation of motion.


Is earth's motion is a circular motion?

No, the earth's motion is a periodic motion forming an ellipse.


When earth rotates why don't we feel the rotation of the earth?

Because we are moving along with the earth, and there is no relative motion between the earth and us. If we are seated on a train and watching the scenery go by, we don't "feel" the motion of the train as it sails down the track at freeway speeds (the jostling of the train aside). Same thing. It's a "frame of reference" thing from physics 101.


Why is it that we don't feel the Earth spinning?

We don't feel the Earth spinning because its rotation is constant and smooth, and our bodies are moving along with it at the same speed. This creates a sense of stillness and stability, making it difficult for us to perceive the Earth's spinning motion.


Why do you not feel the speed of the earth's rotation?

We don't feel the Earth's rotation because it occurs at a constant speed, allowing our bodies to adapt to it without sensation. Additionally, we are moving along with the Earth, so there is no relative motion to perceive. The Earth's atmosphere also rotates with it, which helps create a stable environment that doesn't disrupt our sense of motion. Finally, the vast scale of the Earth makes its rotation imperceptible in our daily experiences.


What keeps Earth in motion?

plates keep earth in motion


Is the motion of earth a uniform circular motion?

yes the motion of earth around the sun is uniform


Why don't you feel the earth rotating?

One thing to cover first is how we perceive motion. We can see when we are moving relative to something else, but we cannot actually feel motion; we feel change in motion. Consider that when you are in a car you can feel when you speed up, slow down, or make a turn, but don't feel different when moving at a steady speed, save for bumps in the road and vibration from the engine. The same goes for Earth's rotation; we are moving quite fast, but at a constant speed. We do experience some acceleration from the rotation, but that acceleration is tiny, much less than what we experience from gravity.


How do sharks feel around?

they feel motion