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Question
The velocity of the Earth’s rotation is zero at poles.
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Solution
- The Earth is a sphere.
- It is widest at the equator, becoming increasingly narrow further toward to top and bottom.
- The velocity of the earth’s rotation varies from 1670 km/hr at the equator and to 845 km/ hr at 60°N and S and zero at the poles.
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