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Re: [Phys-L] absolute "motion"

From: John Denker <jsd@av8n.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 16:20:39 -0700

On 08/22/2013 03:57 PM, jbellina wrote:

An interesting question is what constitutes proof that the earth is in fact moving?

How about a Foucault pendulum?

The phenomenon in question has real-life relevance, namely for
aircraft using inertial navigation systems. The earth is
definitely /not/ an inertial frame.

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Also: "annual parallax" in astronomy.
https://www.google.com/search?q=%22annual+parallax%22

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- [Phys-L] Something to ponder and worry about
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