COLL PHYSICS UPDATE V2&S/WRKBK&MOD MST/
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Chapter 6, Problem 50GP
How fast must a plane fly along the earth’s equator so that the sun stands still relative to the passengers? In which direction must the plane fly, east to west or west to east? Give your answer in both km/h and mph. The radius of the earth is 6400 km.
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COLL PHYSICS UPDATE V2&S/WRKBK&MOD MST/
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