Does the earths atmosphere rotate at the same rate as the earth itself, or are they moving at different speeds? 827 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.64K October 19, 2019 0 Comments Does the earths atmosphere rotate at the same rate as the earth itself, or are they moving at different speeds? In: Physics 3 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted October 19, 2019 0 Comments The atmosphere close to the ground moves at roughly the same speed because it’s “sticky” in a way because of friction. However, above 200km it actually spins faster and we’re not sure why. You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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