Exploring the Effects of a Tower at the Earth's Equator

In summary: Therefore, the question of whether the meridian on Earth would be seen from space in this scenario is not applicable.
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My_name_is_Peter
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The Earth rotates around its own axis within 24 hours. Theoretically, if at the equator perform a tower with a height - H, ignoring its effect on the slowdown of the Earth's rotation (we assume that the material of low density), objects and other complications, at a certain height, the linear velocities at the top of the tower would be very large compared to the stationary observer in relation to the axis of rotation of the Earth and was in the outer space at the height of the top. You can consider the view of the observers on the Earth on the equator and the one on the top of the tower, and in space next to the top of the tower passing him. You can increase the H value and try to calculate the linear velocity of the top of the tower relative to theoretical observer in space next to the top of the tower passing him.

The second thing can be if the tower is non-zero width along the meridian and its height would be theoretically 24 light hours, would it cover You some of the space view surrounding the equator by the width of the tower? Will You see the tower spreading from east to west? Would photones go from space be swept away by the tower if it did not reflect light? What would see the observer in space next to the top of the tower passing him? Will he see the meridian on the Earth?

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My_name_is_Peter said:
and its height would be theoretically 24 light hours
That doesn't work. The tip cannot move faster than the speed of light. If you try to build 24 light hours / (2 pi) tall, no material will be able to hold the tower together. This is a fundamental limit.

Assuming a smaller tower:
My_name_is_Peter said:
Would photones go from space be swept away by the tower if it did not reflect light?
Sort of. The tower would appear bent.
My_name_is_Peter said:
Will he see the meridian on the Earth?
After sufficient time: Sure.
 
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mfb said:
After sufficient time: Sure.
For theoretical 24 light hours tower height? I am not sure that the meridian will be seen from space (in the same plane and omiiting the phenomena of changing light trajectory, etc.) due to meeting the tower on the way of photons.
I do not have an unambiguous answer because there are phenomena typical of the speed of light near the speed.
Unless you meant the shorter tower, than it will be "less bright" maybe. :)
 
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My_name_is_Peter said:
For theoretical 24 light hours tower height?
You can't build a tower more than ##24/2\pi\simeq 3.8## light hours tall because its tip speed would exceed the speed of light and it must disintegrate at or before that point (a lot before, in practice). So what you'd see from a 24 light hour tall one isn't really possible to describe.
 
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My_name_is_Peter said:
For theoretical 24 light hours tower height?
Such a tower is not possible, even theoretically
 

1. What is the purpose of exploring the effects of a tower at the Earth's Equator?

The purpose of exploring the effects of a tower at the Earth's Equator is to study the impact of building a tall structure at the Earth's geographic midpoint. This can help us better understand the Earth's rotation, gravity, and other physical properties.

2. How tall would the tower need to be to have a noticeable effect on the Earth's rotation?

The tower would need to be exceptionally tall, in the range of tens of kilometers, to have a noticeable effect on the Earth's rotation. This is because the Earth's mass is so large that even a structure of this size would have a very small impact on its rotation.

3. Would a tower at the Earth's Equator affect the Earth's climate?

It is unlikely that a tower at the Earth's Equator would have a significant impact on the Earth's climate. Climate is influenced by many complex factors, and a single structure would not be able to alter these on a global scale.

4. What potential benefits could a tower at the Earth's Equator bring?

A tower at the Earth's Equator could potentially have a number of benefits, such as providing a platform for scientific research, facilitating telecommunications, and serving as a tourist attraction. It could also have practical applications, such as generating renewable energy through wind turbines or solar panels.

5. Are there any potential negative consequences of building a tower at the Earth's Equator?

There are some potential negative consequences to consider, such as the environmental impact of constructing such a tall structure and the potential disruption to wildlife in the area. Additionally, there may be concerns about the stability and safety of the tower itself, as well as the cost and feasibility of such a large-scale project.

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