Measured in km/hour, the velocity at the Equator is about 40 000km per 24 hours. [you do the math.] At the poles, the velocity in km/hr approaches zero. But at all positions, it rotatesonce per day.
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The Earth spins fastest at the equator, where the rotational speed is approximately 1670 kilometers per hour (1040 miles per hour). This is due to the bulging effect of the Earth's rotation, which causes it to spin more rapidly at its widest point.
In the Northern Hemisphere, typhoons spin counterclockwise. In the Southern Hemisphere, they spin clockwise. This is due to the Coriolis effect, which is caused by the Earth's rotation.
Yes, the Earth's core spins within the planet.
No, it is highly unlikely that Earth will spin off its axis. The Earth's axial tilt is relatively stable, and any changes in its rotation are gradual and natural. Significant events would be required to cause such a dramatic shift.
A compass is a device that has a magnetized needle that can spin freely and always points towards the Earth's magnetic north.
The time it takes for the Earth to spin on its axis is the circumference of the Earth divided by the spin rate. In this case, 40000 kilometers / 1670 kilometers/hour = approximately 23.95 hours. This means it takes roughly 24 hours for the Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis, which gives us a day.