I would like some help with this question. I really need an explanation. True or False?
If the Earth were not spinning, then there would be insufficient gravity to hold us on its surface.

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I would like some help with this question. I really need an explanation. True or False?
If the Earth were not spinning, then there would be insufficient gravity to hold us on its surface.

unknownrandom · Answer

It seems false, but I'm not sure why.

unknownrandom · Answer

Is is because there would still be centripetal force?

roadjester · Answer

when you say the Earth is no longer spinning, are you referring to around it's axis or around the sun?

unknownrandom · Answer

I believe around its axis. It was a homework question, and that was all that was asked in the question.

roadjester · Answer

The gravity that holds us on the Earth, if I remember my mechanics, is generated by it's mass, not it's spinning.

anonymous · Answer

Spinning means on its axis. Gravity is due to mass not spin.

roadjester · Answer

Ok, there you go, two people say mass.

unknownrandom · Answer

Sweet. Thanks for the help guys! @douglaswinslowcooper @roadjester

anonymous · Answer

You are very welcome.

lastdaywork · Answer

If the Earth were not rotating; out weight would have been greater (than usual).