Earth's Rotation Speed: Would We Notice?

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If the Earth began rotating faster, we would notice changes such as shorter days and potential disruptions to satellite signals. The sensation of increased g-forces would depend on the extent of the speed increase. Currently, the Earth's rotation causes a slight reduction in weight for individuals at the equator, approximately 0.25%. However, this change is too minor for most people to perceive. Overall, significant alterations in Earth's rotation would have noticeable effects on daily life and physical sensations.
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If the Earth for some reason started rotating faster would we notice it? Would we experience any g forces?
 
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We would certainly notice it! The day would get shorter.
 
And your satelite TV wouldn't work.
 
I think he means would we feel it.
 
Depends how much it speeds up.
At the current length of day, somebody at the equator weighs about 0.25% less because of the Earth's spin - so you would have to be a particularly finicky anorexic to notice.
 
My bad, yes I meant would we feel it.
 

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