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The absolute direction of rotation is always the same (from East to west).
How we describe that direction depends on the frame of reference we use.
Conventionally we look from above the North pole and say the Earth rotates anticlockwise (from East to West).
If your reference frame was a view above the South Pole then you would say the Earth otated clockwise (from East to West).
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What is difference between prograde rotation and retrograde rotation?
Prograde rotation is the rotation of an object in the same direction as its orbit around another object, while retrograde rotation is the rotation in the opposite direction of its orbit. For example, most planets in our solar system have prograde rotation, where they rotate counterclockwise when viewed from above the North Pole. Venus, however, has retrograde rotation, rotating clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole.
Is the earth's rotation prograde or retrograde?
The Earth's rotation is prograde, meaning it rotates in the same direction as its orbit around the Sun. This is also known as "counterclockwise" when viewed from above the North Pole.
The angular velocity vector of earths rotation points from?
Without looking it up, I'll go out on a limb here and state my guess. (Then somebody else can come along and show that my guess was all wet.) I think angular velocity and acceleration are both right-hand-rule guys, with vectors formed by (R) cross (rotation direction). If true, and rotation is from west to east (counterclock viewed from above the north pole), then the angular velocity vector points into the south pole and out of the north pole. Correction: You have stated the true method for the answer above, but got the opposite answer. Since the earth rotates in a counter-clockwise direction viewed from the north pole, the angular velocity vector would point from the center of the earth to the north pole. It's magnitude would be the angular velocity of the earth's spin. -J I think that's exactly what I said ... " ... out of the north pole". Ah I see, my apologies. I think where I was confused was where you stated "into the south pole..." Instead you can state that it would originate from the center and point towards the north pole. You can rewrite it and delete our discussion :)
How far south can you go before you're heading north?
You start heading north again once you pass the South Pole. At this point, you are so far south that continuing in the same direction will eventually bring you back northward due to the curvature of the Earth.
Does Makemake the dwarf planet have a prograde or retrograde rotation?
Makemake, the dwarf planet, has a prograde rotation. This means that it rotates on its axis in the same direction as it orbits the Sun, which is counterclockwise when viewed from above the Sun's north pole. Its rotation period is approximately 22.5 hours.
Do most planets rotate in the same direction as the sun?
Planets orbit in some direction. However, what we CALL that direction depends on where we look at them from. If you look at the solar system from above the Sun's north pole, it's rotating counterclockwise; if you look at it from above the south pole, it's rotating clockwise. So it's essentially meaningless to ask whether planets in other systems rotate "in the same direction."
Is counterclock wise rotation east or west?
You've got to be careful with these Earth rotation directions. It depends on which pole you're lookin from. If you look down on the North pole then counterclockwise motion would be California rotating toward New York so you would call it rotation East and this would be the Earth's actual direction of rotation. However if you looked at the same rotation up at the South pole you would call it Clockwise rotation. In most cases of rotation it is understood that you look down along the axis but sometimes its not clear and you should specify how you are looking along the axis before you say clockwise or counterclockwise.
What is difference between prograde rotation and retrograde rotation?
Prograde rotation is the rotation of an object in the same direction as its orbit around another object, while retrograde rotation is the rotation in the opposite direction of its orbit. For example, most planets in our solar system have prograde rotation, where they rotate counterclockwise when viewed from above the North Pole. Venus, however, has retrograde rotation, rotating clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole.
Is the earth's rotation prograde or retrograde?
The Earth's rotation is prograde, meaning it rotates in the same direction as its orbit around the Sun. This is also known as "counterclockwise" when viewed from above the North Pole.
Why does a freely suspended magnet point in the north-south direction?
A freely suspended magnet always points in north - south direction. This is because its south pole is attracted by earth 's north pole and the north pole of the magnet is attracted by the earth 's south pole. when we hang it freely it automatically starts pointing in north-south direction. The magnetic compass also works on the same principle.
Is the sun in retrograde rotation?
No, The sun rotates in the same direction as the earth and most of the other planets - anticlockwise when viewed from above the north pole.
What is the difference between Antarctica and the South Pole?
The difference is that Antarctica is the continent on which the South Pole (an imaginary point of the Earth's axis) is found. What you are confused about is the overuse of the term South Pole for the whole Antarctic region, this applies to the North Pole as well, we should refer to it as the Arctic Region, not the North Pole.Well, the south pole is on the continent of Antarctica, and virus are in the same general direction from here--due south. Once however you hit the coast of Antarctica, you can continue moving south. On the other hand, when you reach the south pole, you have only one direction to go.
What is the difference of counterclockwise and clockwise?
Referring to the direction of rotation, a clockwise direction indicates rotation in the same direction as the hands move on the face of a clock. Counterclockwise rotation is in the opposite direction.
The angular velocity vector of earths rotation points from?
Without looking it up, I'll go out on a limb here and state my guess. (Then somebody else can come along and show that my guess was all wet.) I think angular velocity and acceleration are both right-hand-rule guys, with vectors formed by (R) cross (rotation direction). If true, and rotation is from west to east (counterclock viewed from above the north pole), then the angular velocity vector points into the south pole and out of the north pole. Correction: You have stated the true method for the answer above, but got the opposite answer. Since the earth rotates in a counter-clockwise direction viewed from the north pole, the angular velocity vector would point from the center of the earth to the north pole. It's magnitude would be the angular velocity of the earth's spin. -J I think that's exactly what I said ... " ... out of the north pole". Ah I see, my apologies. I think where I was confused was where you stated "into the south pole..." Instead you can state that it would originate from the center and point towards the north pole. You can rewrite it and delete our discussion :)
Most planets rotate on their axes in what direction?
Most planets rotate on their axes in a counterclockwise direction when viewed from above the Sun's north pole. This direction is known as prograde rotation. Venus is an exception, as it rotates in a retrograde or clockwise direction.
What is the rotation of all the planets?
Looked at from the direction of the Pole Star, most of the planets appear to move anticlockwise, the same sense of rotation that causes the Sun to rise in the east every day. The exceptions are Venus and Uranus.
How far south can you go before you're heading north?
You start heading north again once you pass the South Pole. At this point, you are so far south that continuing in the same direction will eventually bring you back northward due to the curvature of the Earth.
