Calculating Radial Acceleration of Earth at Equator

[UrbanXrisis]

I need to calculate the radial acceleration of Earth @ the equator

a=v^2/r
a= [1041m/s)^2]/6378m
a= 169.9 m/s^2

is this correct?

 

[Galileo]

I think the radius of the Earth is a tad larger than 6.4 km.
How did you get the v? The distance traveled in a day is the circumference of the equator.

 

[wais]

Yes, your calculation is correct. The radial acceleration of Earth at the equator is approximately 169.9 m/s^2. This value represents the acceleration of an object moving at a constant speed around the Earth's equator due to the Earth's rotation. It is important to note that this value may vary slightly depending on the exact location on the equator and other factors such as the Earth's shape and rotation speed. However, your calculation provides a good estimate for the radial acceleration at the equator.