We have prepared this content to clarify an issue that advocates of the Flat Earth idea have come across recently. In our content, you will learn how large structures survive despite the rotation of the earth.
From ancient times to the present flat earth claims are kept alive with different videos or images that are presented as evidence (!) today. Many branches of science, especially astronomy, had proven this idea wrong. Even those who want to prove the flat Earth by mistake We also saw that he proved that the Earth is round.
Another thought of those who support this idea is that the Earth to stand still and other stars orbiting it. For this reason, they argue that if the Earth were to rotate, buildings and living things would not be able to move freely as they do now. Now come on why these thoughts is wrong Let’s explain.
First of all, the Earth does not rotate at a speed of 600 thousand kilometers per hour (for comparison, the speed of light is approximately 300 thousand kilometers per second). The equator is the part where the speed of our Earth is fastest as it rotates around itself:
Here at the hour 1670 kilometers It looks like a very high speed. This velocity decreases towards the poles. In other words, while you are reading this article, you are standing on a sphere moving faster than 1000 kilometers per hour. As it orbits the sun, approximately 107 thousand kilometers such a speed. Alright Why? we don’t feel this huge speed?
Gravity, gravity, and again gravity…
You, your computer, your desk, your home, the buildings around you, and even weather We can say that everything, including the earth, is connected to the Earth thanks to gravity. Let’s take an example to understand this better. In city subways 35 to 80 kilometers We see a speed in between. The reason why you are not affected by this speed when you get on these vehicles is that you too. at the same time is that you are moving at that speed.
When the vehicle first moves, its speed increases, but since your speed is zero, it will decrease slightly. shaking you live. But as the vehicle accelerates, you reach this speed and you will be more comfortable while you are standing in it. This is the case for the world. Gravity, atmosphere and us Connects to EarthTherefore, we act at the same time as him. Unlike just the subway, the World is constantly at constant speed We do not experience convulsions as it progresses. This is why we land in the same place when we jump.
That’s why we can stand comfortably on buildings. The fact that they are at the same speed as us makes the situation as if we are not moving at all. Just like 2 cars traveling at the same speed on the highway stay in line. But that doesn’t change the fact that they act.
This speed keeps us safe. What if the Earth stopped for just 1 second and then kept spinning?
At this point, we would learn the importance of speed in the worst possible way. Let’s picture this again in our minds rather than explaining it straight. We know that vehicles can speed up to hundreds of kilometers per hour. Alright 250 kilometers per hour What would happen if a speeding vehicle suddenly stopped as if stuck where it was?
Probably from inside get news it would hardly be possible. From this point of view, it is not difficult to predict what would happen if our Earth, which was moving at a speed of more than 1500 kilometers per hour, would suddenly stop. Around flying buildingsWe would see people, vehicles, and live the apocalyptic scenario.
So as a result, even if you are on the top of the world’s largest skyscraper, you can stay fixed on it as if it is not moving at all, because that structure moves with you…
But it will vary depending on where you are. wind levels this may make the experiment difficult for you.
Finally, let us state that not only the Earth, but also the entire Solar System moves around the galaxy:
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resources: SpaceCo, EarthSky, Ask an Astronomer, Astro Bytes, The World of Science, Cosmic Vortex