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Old 05-18-2008, 02:14 AM
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Whilst sat at my computer how fast am I moving? (Astronomy)?

Whilst sat at my computer how fast am I moving? (Astronomy)Thanks very much for your help.Relative to "I don't know what". I want to know overall in the universe/multiverse etc,Thanks.
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Old 05-18-2008, 02:57 AM
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Whilst sat at my computer how fast am I moving? (Astronomy)?

The Earth is rotating at a rate of about 1000mph, which in turn is orbiting the Sun at about 67,000mph, which in turn is orbiting the centre of the galaxy at about 42,000mph, which in turn is moving towards 'the Great Attractor' at about 1,500,000mph.Hold on to your seat.
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Whilst sat at my computer how fast am I moving? (Astronomy)?

Relative to what? Relative to your computer, you are moving at about zero speed -- unless you are rocking back and forth.
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Whilst sat at my computer how fast am I moving? (Astronomy)?

Please name your reference point. Motion with respect to What? The floor, the earth's surface, he sun, the milky waygalaxy or some other reference poin?
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Whilst sat at my computer how fast am I moving? (Astronomy)?

You must specify a reference point or your question is meaningless. The universe does not contain an absolute reference point. Or, you could consider that you are receding from the edge of the observable universe at just shy of the speed of light.
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