Q
Why don't we feel the Earth spinning?
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Expert Answer
Earth's rotation is constant (1,670 km/h at the equator), and we rotate with it. We feel acceleration, not constant velocity. The atmosphere rotates with us. We're like passengers in a smoothly moving car—we don't feel constant speed, only changes in speed or direction.
Key Insight
Earth's rotation is constant (1,670 km/h at the equator), and we rotate with it.
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