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7.Gravitation
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If the earth rotates faster than its present speed, the weight of an object will
A
Increase at the equator but remain unchanged at the poles
B
Decrease at the equator but remain unchanged at the poles
C
Remain unchanged at the equator but decrease at the poles
D
Remain unchanged at the equator but increase at the poles
Solution
(b) $g' = g – {\omega ^2}R{\cos ^2}\lambda $
Rotation of the earth results in the decreased weight apparently. This decrease in weight is not felt at the poles as the angle of latitude is $90^o$.
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