Solve the problem.The Earth rotates about its pole once every 24 hours. The distance from the pole to a location on Earth 24° north latitude is about 3617.6 miles. Therefore, a location on Earth at 24° north latitude is spinning on a circle of radius 3617.6 miles. Compute the linear speed on the surface of the Earth at 24° north latitude.

A. 1002 mph
B. 947 mph
C. 151 mph
D. 22,730 mph


Answer: B

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