SOLUTION: if Micha is sitting at a point on the equator, what distance (to the nearest kilometer) does the rotation of the earth cause him to travel from 8am to 5pm? (use 6378 km as the radi

Question 1112225: if Micha is sitting at a point on the equator, what distance (to the nearest kilometer) does the rotation of the earth cause him to travel from 8am to 5pm? (use 6378 km as the radius of the earth).
Answer by ikleyn(52803) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The time from 8am till 5pm is 4+5 = 9 hours.


At this time the Earth rotates at the angle of   radians around its axis.


The point where Misha is sitting will travel the distance   kilometers due to rotation.


To get the number, use your calculator.

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