Speed around earth for constant day light

In summary, to constantly be in line with the sun and have daytime always, one would need to travel at the same speed as the day-night line on Earth. This speed varies depending on the latitude and is not a fixed value. One way to calculate this speed is by using the equation v=pi*D/24hours, where D is a function of latitude. Another way is to simply look up the speed at which Earth rotates and travel at that speed in the opposite direction if at the equator.
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what speed would you half to obtain going around the Earth to be constantly in line with sun, so it would be day time aways. and how would you go about calculating this. what kinds of equation could you use. Thanks Aiop.
 
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If you wish to to constantly in line with sun, you need to travel at the same speed as the day-night line travels on the earth. You can imagine a line that separate the part of Earth been lighted and not lighted or you can observe it on google earth. This speed certainly is not a fixed value, but longitude by the latitude, and it would be zero at poles during the summer, while it would be maximum at equator. Note that at opposite pole, no matter how fast you travel, you would not see the sun.
If you imagine Earth as a perfect sphere and rotates at its vertical axis, using equation v=pi*D / 24hours will give u a approximate answer, D is a function of latitude,varies from zero at pole and 6600km? at equator?
 
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Or you could just look it up. Google the speed at which Earth rotates. If you were at the equator just go that speed in the opposite direction.
 

1. How does the speed of the earth affect the length of daylight?

The speed of the earth does not directly affect the length of daylight. The length of daylight is primarily determined by the tilt of the earth's axis and its orbit around the sun.

2. Can the earth's speed change and alter the amount of daylight?

Yes, the earth's speed can change due to various factors such as gravitational pull from other celestial bodies, but these changes are very small and have little impact on the amount of daylight.

3. Is there a certain speed at which the earth would have constant daylight?

No, there is no specific speed at which the earth would have constant daylight. The length of daylight varies depending on the time of year and the location on earth.

4. How does the speed of light play a role in the length of daylight?

The speed of light is constant and does not directly affect the length of daylight. However, it does impact the amount of daylight we perceive due to the curvature of the earth and the rotation of the planet.

5. Can humans manipulate the speed of the earth to create constant daylight?

No, humans do not have the technology or capability to significantly alter the speed of the earth. Even if we could, it would have drastic consequences on the earth's climate and natural processes.

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