Question

As a consequence of the Earth spinning on its axis, the Earth has angular momentum. It also has angular momentum as a consequence of its motion in orbit around the Sun. In this problem, you will calculate this “spin" angular momentum of the Earth and the “orbital” angular momentum of the Earth.

A) List the appropriate formulas to calculate spin and orbital angular momentum values.   

B) Now use your formula for the spin angular momentum of the Earth. List any assumptions you must make. Look up or calculate any quantities you need.

C) Now, calculate the orbital angular momentum of the Earth. List any assumptions you must make. Again, look up or calculate any quantities you need.

Answer 1