Question

PLEASE HELP! Suppose that a rocket moves at a speed of 800km/hr. The Rocket is located at a longitude of 160 degrees W, and a latitude of 60 degrees N, and is moving in a northward direction. It has a mass of 150 kg. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the gravitational force on the rocket that result from the fact that the earth is rotating on its axis.

Answer 1

it has to do with inertial and non inertial reference frames, coriolis acceleration for sure. But, I just do not know how to set up the axes, and analyse the directions of velocities, angular velocities, and finally acc.

Answer 2

gravity pulls down; and the magnitude is ... something to do with 9.8 m/s^2

other than that, its beyond me

Answer 3

lols, thanks amistre.

Answer 4

:) good luck with it tho

Answer 5

hey ash, you think you have any idea on how to go about solving this kinda problem?

Answer 6

I'm sorry I don't know , how to proceed. :(

Answer 7

it is iight thanks :)

Answer 8

mudasir any idea?