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Why Does The Earth Spin?

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1 Views • Feb 25, 2014

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In a previous video, we did the math for just how fast you're moving at the Earth's equator as it spins in space. This time around, we explain exactly "why" the Earth is spinning in the first place. It's all about inertia and the conservation of angular momentum.

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#earth #rotation #seasons

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