Suppose a 5.4x1010 kg meteorite struck the Earth at the equator with a speed 2.2x104 m/s, as shown in (Figure 1) and remained stuck. Part A By what factor would this affect the rotational frequency of the Earth (1rev/day)? Express your answer using two significant figures. ? Aw Figure < 1 of 1 Submit Request Answer 45° Provide Feedback North Pole Earth

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Suppose a 5.4x1010 kg meteorite struck the Earth at the
equator with a speed 2.2x104 m/s , as shown in (Figure
1) and remained stuck.
Part A
By what factor would this affect the rotational frequency of the Earth (1rev/day)?
Express your answer using two significant figures.
?
Aw
Figure
1 of 1
Submit
Request Answer
45°
Provide Feedback
North
Pole
Earth
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose a 5.4x1010 kg meteorite struck the Earth at the equator with a speed 2.2x104 m/s , as shown in (Figure 1) and remained stuck. Part A By what factor would this affect the rotational frequency of the Earth (1rev/day)? Express your answer using two significant figures. ? Aw Figure 1 of 1 Submit Request Answer 45° Provide Feedback North Pole Earth
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