We can show why we don’t have observable radial accelerationeffects even though the Earth is
spinning and we can com
ment quickly on the tangential acceleration we experience.
a)
Specifically, show that Cleveland’s centripetal (i.e., radial)acceleration due to the earth’s
rotation is negligible in comparison with the acceleration wefeel due to gravity.
Put your
answe
r in “gees†for a direct comparison.
b)
By the way, what is our angular acceleration in Cleveland?(Hoohah!) And therefore what
is our tangential acceleration?
