SOLUTION: Find the linear velocity for a point on the surface of the earth that is 1 mi from the North Pole. Hint: Assume that the point travels around a circle of radius 1 mi.

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Question 626025: Find the linear velocity for a point on the surface of the earth that is 1 mi from the North Pole.
Hint: Assume that the point travels around a circle of radius 1 mi.
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Find the linear velocity for a point on the surface of the earth that is 1 mi from the North Pole.
Hint: Assume that the point travels around a circle of radius 1 mi.
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Neglecting the spherical shape:
r = 1 mile --> C = 2pi miles
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v = 2pi miles/day