What is the speed of the Earth traveling through the cosmos?

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of the speed of Earth in relation to the center of the universe. The speaker suggests that the speed of light may be zero in relation to the universe, which could potentially solve problems related to its speed. However, this idea is refuted and the conversation ends with a reminder to write with proper spelling and punctuation when communicating with professional scientists.
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john1800
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what is the speed of Earth as it travels the cosmos,compared with the center of the universe.lets say the big bang starting point.?
 
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john1800 said:
lets say the big bang starting point.?
There is no such thing. The closest you can get to a concept such as this is to find the relative speed between the Earth and the CMB rest frame. This speed is around 300 km/s.
 
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so we don't now the Earth speed,or direction in space.the true speed at least.my question is.if we don't now the speed or direction of Earth we are.but we measure something with a speed in relation of CBM frame.that we can't go over it even in mathematics.and its always the same.can we imagine that this speed may be 0 in relation not the CBM but the space.?!
 
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john1800 said:
the true speed at least
It is not a question of not knowing something like the true speed, it is a question of the concept not existing.
john1800 said:
if we don't now the speed or direction of Earth we are.but we measure something with a speed in relation of CBM frame.that we can't go over it even in mathematics.and its always the same.can we imagine that this speed may be 0 in relation not the CBM but the space.?!
From this it is completely unclear to me what your question is.
 
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my question is.if the speed of light in relation of the space is 0,and we are traveling with the speed we mesure as its speed.will it solved all the problems we have with its speed? is this a possibility?
 
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john1800 said:
if the speed of light in relation of the space is 0
What does this mean? The speed of light is not zero. This makes your post read like word salad.
 
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its not zero in relation of CBM frame.it may be zero in relation of cosmos frame.lets say.can it be?
 
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john1800 said:
its not zero in relation of CBM frame.it may be zero in relation of cosmos frame.lets say.can it be?

The speed of light is c, approximately 300,000 km/s, in all non-accelerating reference frames. Note that there is no such thing as a 'cosmos frame'. You cannot assign a frame of reference to space itself or the entire universe.
 
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i now,You cannot assign a frame of reference the entire universe,but maybe that is the problem,maybe that is why It doesn't vary whether the observer is moving or not.maybe that is why you can't to go faster.you always can go faster.you can not be slower than zero.thats probable.o_O
 
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john1800 said:
i now,You cannot assign a frame of reference the entire universe,but maybe that is the problem,maybe that is why It doesn't vary whether the observer is moving or not.maybe that is why you can't to go faster.you always can go faster.you can not be slower than zero.thats probable.o_O

Unlikely.
 
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@john1800 please read the PF forum rules on post quality. Your posts are illegible word salad with punctuation thrown into randomly replace spaces. This type of communication may be acceptable when communicating with your friends by text, but not when communicating with professional scientists at PF. Please write with proper spelling and punctuation.

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1. What is the speed of the Earth traveling through the cosmos?

The Earth is constantly moving through space as it orbits the Sun. Its speed can vary depending on its position in its orbit, but on average, it is estimated to be around 67,000 miles per hour or 107,000 kilometers per hour.

2. How does the Earth's speed through the cosmos affect its orbit?

The Earth's speed is directly related to its orbit around the Sun. The faster it moves, the larger its orbit will be. This is because the Earth's orbit is an ellipse, with the Sun at one of the foci. The closer the Earth is to the Sun, the faster it moves, and the farther it is from the Sun, the slower it moves.

3. Is the Earth's speed through the cosmos constant?

No, the Earth's speed is not constant as it orbits the Sun. Its speed changes as it moves closer or farther away from the Sun. Additionally, the Earth's orbit is not a perfect circle, so its speed can also vary depending on its position in its elliptical orbit.

4. How does the Earth's speed through the cosmos compare to other planets?

The Earth's speed through the cosmos is relatively fast compared to other planets in our solar system. For example, Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, has an average speed of 105,947 miles per hour or 170,503 kilometers per hour. On the other hand, Neptune, the farthest planet from the Sun, has an average speed of 12,146 miles per hour or 19,547 kilometers per hour.

5. Can the Earth's speed through the cosmos change over time?

Yes, the Earth's speed through the cosmos can change over time. This is due to various factors, such as gravitational interactions with other planets and objects in our solar system, as well as the influence of external forces, such as the pull of passing comets or asteroids. However, these changes are relatively small and do not significantly affect the Earth's overall speed through the cosmos.

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