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Does anyone know of a good mathematical reference covering the use of one-parameter group actions to model rotations of planets and/or other rigid bodies?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
That is only true for a body that has a spherical mass distribution and no external torques -- Not a particularly interesting or realistic situation.Peaks Freak said:I'd like to conclude that this action is simply a one-parameter action of SO(3), but don't have experience with this physical setting.
The Earth rotates at a constant speed of approximately 1,037 miles per hour at the equator. This speed decreases as you move closer to the poles.
The Earth's rotation is caused by the initial angular momentum it acquired during its formation, as well as the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun.
The Earth takes approximately 24 hours, or one day, to complete one rotation on its axis. This is what gives us our day and night cycle.
No, the rotation speeds of planets vary depending on their size, mass, and distance from the Sun. For example, Jupiter takes less than 10 hours to rotate, while Venus takes about 243 Earth days.
Yes, although the Earth's rotation is currently very stable, it can be affected by external forces such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the redistribution of mass on its surface. These changes are usually very small and have no significant impact on our daily lives.