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"The mass of the Earth is about 6x10^24 kg and its radius is about 6x10^6 meters. Suppose you build a runway along the equator, line-up a million F-16's, bolt them down, and have them all fire their engines (eastward) simultaneously for 1/2 hour. Estimate the effect that would have on the rotational speed of the Earth. Assume the thrust of each plane's engines is 30,000 lbs = 133,000 Newtons."
I'm not even sure how to begin answering this question because I have no idea what it is asking for or what any equation is for "rotational speed". Is rotational speed the same thing as angular velocity? Thanks for your help
I'm not even sure how to begin answering this question because I have no idea what it is asking for or what any equation is for "rotational speed". Is rotational speed the same thing as angular velocity? Thanks for your help