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Objects at rest on the earth's surface move in circular paths with a period of `24 h`. Are they in 'orbit' in the sense that an earth satellite is in orbit? Explain.

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To determine whether objects at rest on the Earth's surface are in orbit like an Earth satellite, we need to analyze the conditions required for an object to be in orbit. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Orbit**: An object is considered to be in orbit when it is moving around a planet or celestial body due to the gravitational force acting as the centripetal force. For an object to remain in orbit, it must have sufficient tangential velocity to balance the gravitational pull. 2. **Objects at Rest on Earth**: Objects that are at rest on the Earth's surface do not have any tangential velocity. They are stationary relative to the Earth's surface, meaning they are not moving in a circular path due to their own inertia. ...
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