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Consider the Earth Spinning from West to East on Its

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Consider the earth spinning from west to east on its axis. It is slowing down in its rotation due to friction with the air. Using the right hand rule, in what direction is the frictional torque?


A) S pole to N pole
B) N pole to S pole
C) Counterclockwise along the equator
D Clockwise along the equator

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