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3. (30 points) You have a mass of 55 kg, and are sitting at a latitude of 34⁰. (The earth has a radius of 6,371,392 m) a
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3. (30 points) You have a mass of 55 kg, and are sitting at a latitude of 34⁰. (The earth has a radius of 6,371,392 m) a. From our view on earth, what is the magnitude of the fictional 'centrifugal force' that seems to act on us right now? b. Which way (in spherical coordinates and common vernacular) is it pushing you? c. You now start traveling west at a speed of 40 m/s. What is the fictional 'Coriolis force' that seems to act on you?