What is the angular speed about the rotational axis of the Earth for a person standing on the surface? A) 7.3 × 10−⁵ rad/s B) 3.6 × 10−⁵ rad/s C) 6.28 × 10−⁵ rad/s D) 3.14 × 10−⁵ rad/s

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The Earth completes one rotation about its axis in approximately 24 hours (86400 seconds), so the angular speed is 2π radians/86400 seconds ≈ 7.3 × 10⁻⁵ rad/s.

What Is the Angular Speed About the Rotational Axis of the Earth