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Rotation
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RE: Rotation
I have a hard time visualizing that, a geometric representation for the reference frame and its transformation of the spin would help. But if I understand it correctly - wouldn't a gyroscope be able to determine that, in the case of Earth?

If you're in the reference system itself, I don't see how you would be able to tell without some outside comparison, which is kinda the point, right? I'm likely not imaginative and creative enough, and a gyroscope seems too easy an answer, TBH.
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Rotation - by Smaug - October 13, 2020 at 4:47 pm
RE: Rotation - by Sal - October 13, 2020 at 8:27 pm
RE: Rotation - by polymath257 - October 14, 2020 at 9:08 am
RE: Rotation - by Anomalocaris - October 14, 2020 at 9:25 am
RE: Rotation - by polymath257 - October 14, 2020 at 2:37 pm
RE: Rotation - by HappySkeptic - October 14, 2020 at 5:03 pm



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