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Old 16-03-2010, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter Ward View Post
Good question... I took the literal interpretation, the "earth" bits would have to stop (core, mantle crust). The angular momentum consequences on the oceans, atmosphere...anything that's not bolted down (spin velocity at the equator is around 900 knots)...would be interesting....
...not to mention the heating of the sun facing side and cooling of the other side and the resultant winds that would be generated. Whacko weather systems no doubt...

Al.
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