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For this problem, note that the radius of the earth is approximately 3960 miles. (a) Sup...

For this problem, note that the radius of the earth is approximately 3960 miles. (a) Suppose that you are standing at 45? north latitude. Given that the earth spins about its axis, how fast are you moving? (b) How fast would you be traveling if, instead, you were standing at a point on the equator?

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Solutions For Problems in Chapter 1.4