Angular speed for annual rotation of Earth in radian per day:

Correct answer: C. 2π/365 radian / day

  • A. π/2 radian/day
  • B. π radian / day
  • C. 2π/365 radian / day
  • D. 365 radian / day

Explanation

Angular speed of Earth's annual rotation can be calculated by dividing the total angle it rotates through in one year ( 360 degrees or 2pi radians) by the number of days in a year. Angular speed = (2π radians) / (365.25 days) ≈ 0.017214 radians per day

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