Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
The Earth turns once on its axis in . A point on the equator is from the axis.
One turn in a time gives . Then and .
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Period. .
Step 2. Angular velocity. .
Step 3. Speed. .
Step 4. Acceleration. .
Answer: (a) . (b) . (c) .
Check. , about percent of . That is why we do not feel the Earth spin, even though we move at more than .
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