Why don't we feel the motion of the Earth?
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Why don't we feel the motion of the Earth?
The Earth is moving very slowly. It rotates on its axis at a speed of about 1000 miles per hour (1600 km / h) and moves in its orbit around the sun at a speed of 67,000 miles per hour (107,000 km / h). We do not feel this movement because the motions are the same or constant.
The Earth's orbit and its orbit are the same, so we do not experience any acceleration or deceleration.
You can feel the movement only when your speed changes. For example if you are in a car that is moving at a constant surface velocity at the same speed you will not feel any movement. Even when the car accelerates or when the brakes are applied you feel the movement.
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