Multiple Choice
If Earth were to rotate only 100 times per year about its axis:
A) airplanes flying west to east would make better time
B) we would fly off Earth's surface
C) our apparent weight would slightly increase
D) Earth's atmosphere would float into outer space
E) our apparent weight would slightly decrease
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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