Question

the earths surface moves faster at the poles than at the equator? false true continue question 2 of 9

Explanation:

The Earth rotates around its axis. The circumference at the equator is much larger than near the poles. Since the time for one full rotation (a day) is the same everywhere on Earth, points at the equator have to cover a greater distance in the same time. Using the formula for linear speed \(v = \frac{s}{t}\) (where \(s\) is distance and \(t\) is time), with \(t\) constant (one day), a larger \(s\) (equator's circumference) gives a larger \(v\). So, the Earth's surface moves faster at the equator than at the poles.

Answer:

False