Because the gravitational force between the earth and each person is sufficient
centripetal force to maintain circular motion with a radius equal to the Earth's
equatorial radius and angular velocity of (pi/12) radians per hour.
If the Sun were to stop rotating, its magnetic field would weaken over time and the Sun's surface would become less active with fewer sunspots and solar flares. This could potentially have effects on Earth's climate and space weather, but it would not cause the Sun to go out or have an immediate impact on life on Earth.
Rocks that hit the Earth's surface are called meteorites. When a meteoroid (a rock in space) survives its journey through the atmosphere and lands on the Earth's surface, it is referred to as a meteorite.
On average, the ISS (International Space Station), is about 199 to 215 miles above the surface of the Earth.
The International Space Station orbits at an average altitude of about 420 kilometers (260 miles) above Earth's surface.
The space shuttle is traveling at a speed such that its fall to earth matches the curvature of the earth. As a result, it is "falling" to the earth at the same rate that the earth's surface is rotating away, so it stays in orbit.
Objects that are "stationary" on Earth's surface are moving faster nearer the equator. The eastward motion of the rotating Earth is greatest at the equator (about 1037 mph or 1670 kph).
Objects that are "stationary" on Earth's surface are moving faster nearer the equator. The eastward motion of the rotating Earth is greatest at the equator (about 1037 mph or 1670 kph).
Objects that are "stationary" on Earth's surface are moving faster nearer the equator. The eastward motion of the rotating Earth is greatest at the equator (about 1037 mph or 1670 kph).
When Earth cools, most of the energy is transferred from Earth's surface to space through radiation. This process involves the emission of infrared radiation from the Earth's surface that travels through the atmosphere and into space.
Yes, it's held in orbit by gravity.
If the Sun were to stop rotating, its magnetic field would weaken over time and the Sun's surface would become less active with fewer sunspots and solar flares. This could potentially have effects on Earth's climate and space weather, but it would not cause the Sun to go out or have an immediate impact on life on Earth.
Rocks that hit the Earth's surface are called meteorites. When a meteoroid (a rock in space) survives its journey through the atmosphere and lands on the Earth's surface, it is referred to as a meteorite.
Because the cloud of material from which it formed was rotating, and there is nothing in space to stop it.
Of course. You may have to wait a while but the rotation would be obvious.
Because the earth is rotating.
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Meteorites.