If the earth stops rotating, the value of ′ g ′ at the equator will

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If the earth stops rotating, the value of

' g'

at the equator will

PhysicsGravitationNEET

Options:

A increase
B remain same
C decrease
D none of the above

Solution:

2511 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is: increase

At equator

g' = g - ω^{2} R

When earth suddenly stops

ω = 0

g' = g - {(0)}^{2} R

g' = g

This mean

g

will increase.

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