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syang9
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"show that a point on the surface of the Earth at latitude theta from the equator has an acceleration of magnitude 3.37cm/s^2*cos(theta) relative to a reference fram not rotating with the earth."
i really have no idea how to approach this problem. i don't really understand why the acceleration at a point above or below the equator should be different than the acceleration at the equator. could anyone provide a hint or two as to how i should start?
many thanks.
i really have no idea how to approach this problem. i don't really understand why the acceleration at a point above or below the equator should be different than the acceleration at the equator. could anyone provide a hint or two as to how i should start?
many thanks.