Science and Health
Ian Guedes, Mar 9th, 2024
Does the Earth Rotate? Why Can't You Feel?
Understand why we don't feel the Earth spinning at 1,670 km/h in this article. Explore the physical principles, such as inertia and centrifugal force, behind the Earth's rotation and discover fascinating facts about this phenomenon
- Inertia: Inertia is the tendency of a moving object to stay in motion and a stationary object to remain at rest. The Earth, with its massive size, has significant inertia, resisting any changes to its state of motion.
- Centrifugal Force: The Earth's rotation generates a centrifugal force that "pushes" everything outward from the planet. This force helps keep us on the ground, balancing the gravity that pulls us toward the Earth's center.
- Earth's Size: Compared to the size of the Earth, we are quite small. Changes in speed and direction during rotation are imperceptible to our senses.
Fun Facts:
- If the Earth suddenly stopped spinning, everything on its surface would be thrown at thousands of kilometers per hour.
- The Earth's rotation is responsible for the alternation between day and night.
- The Earth's rotation is gradually slowing down over time.
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- Science is fascinating and is present all around us.
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- Keep exploring the world and unraveling its mysteries!
Graduated in Psychology, Systems Development and MBA in Business Management from FGV, I am a constant learner, passionate about languages.
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