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Crap, I just realized I was only thinking in terms of the Earth. The centripetal force for the Earth is provided by its revolving around the Sun correct?

Hi, I'm currently taking 1st semester Physics and am trying to understand centripetal force relative to the Earth's rotation. From what I understand (using a bucket of water tied to a string as an example), swinging a bucket in a circular motion, when the bucket is completely above your...