What would happen if the Earth abruptly stopped spinning for 42 seconds?

You would have to wonder how far you, and every object that wasn't securely tied down, would tumble in 42 seconds....at 1600 kph!

You would travel about 190 kilometers in 42 seconds....on your arse!
Pick a spot 190 kilometers away and imagine getting there! Arse first!

Then, I assume, it would start to spin again?
An acceleration back up to 1600 kph. A bit uncomfortable I'm guessing!

Adendum:

It was very politely pointed out to me that my maths is slightly out.
My problem is that I have a tendency to confuse sevens and nines!

We would, in fact, all be bouncing 38+-  kilometers on our collective arses!
Considerably less uncomfortable! :o)

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