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No. Even if everybody were to run in the same direction around the earth they would effect the rate of rotation only very very slightly. You have to calculate the total angular momentum produced by the running population and subtract (or add depending on the direction that they run) the total angular momentum on the earth, (first calculate the moment of inertia of a solid iron sphere the size of the earth then multiply by the angular velocity (circumference of the earth over a 24 hour period)).
I'm sure you will find that the value for the earth wins out by a considerable margin.
It would be an interesting calculation to make however. Population of the earth times the average mass of a person, times the medial running speed times the radius of the earth.
I'll let someone else do that.
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What side is north?
North is generally considered the direction of the North Pole, the point on the Earth's surface where its rotational axis intersects the northern hemisphere (the one containing Europe. In addition, magnetic north points to one of the poles in the Earth's magnetic field, located in the Artic Circle.
How does the motion of the earth cause day and night?
The Earth rotates on its axis (much like if you took a toothpick and pierced a grape with it, then spun the toothpick around between your index finger and thumb). Whichever side of the Earth is facing the Sun, is the part of the Earth that is experience daytime. The side of the Earth not facing the Sun is the side experiencing nighttime.----
What is the downward pull of a object due to gravity?
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What makes the earth revolve?
The gravitation pull of the sun and space. Earth spins on its axis for the gravity pulls it one direction and... that's kinda it...
What direction is the earth's revolution?
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If everyone in the world ran in one direction would the earth start spinning in the direction they are running?
i don't think so.
Why don't places on earth have day at the same time?
because one side of the earth is facing the sun (daytime) and the other is facing the moon (nighttime) and then the earth is constantly moving so everyone gets day and night
IS the moon facing west or east when it is a full moon?
The Moon has no east-west direction with respect to Earth. East-west describes the direction of, or opposite direction of a sphere that is rotating. (Like Earth.) As it turns out, the same side of the Moon always faces the Earth. The phases of the Moon, like full Moon, result from which direction the SUN is from the Moon and Earth.
Will a meteor kill everyone on earth?
It could, but its not likely.
Where on Earth do you have to be to see Venus or any other planet through a telescope?
You can be anywhere on Earth as long as you are facing the direction of Venus. It will be the brightest "star" in the sky and also the biggest.
Why when you pray the direction of the qibla is in the direction of the sunset?
It depends where on the earth you are. We pray facing the House of God in Mecca. If you are in America you would face East or North East. If you are in Europe you would be facing South East or South, etc. In India and China you would face West.
Why do you have daytime and nighttime?
We have daytime and nightime because of the earth rotating on its axis.As the earth rotates one side face the sun and then the other direction is not.
How would the side of the moon that faces us have craters at all if it is facing us here on earth?
Space rocks can come from any direction; they can miss the Earth and then whack the Moon's nearside.
When the unlighted side of the moon faces earth you have a new moon?
Yes you do, when the unlighted side of the moon faces you, the fully lit up side is facing the other direction, away from Earth.
Which direction does the earth revolve around the earth?
The earth revolves counter-clockwise if observed from the north. as he is right you could also tell on the constellations.
What direction will the shuttle come from when it appears in the sky?
forwards It is always traveling around the Earth in the same direction as we are rotating, but much faster. The space shuttle when in space can point in any direction, as there in no up and down. It still keeps moving in the same direction, even with engines facing forward.
What direction does the earth move?
On Earth, the direction is east to west.
