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Physics Gravitation Acceleration Due to Gravity MCQ (Single Correct)

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

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The correct answer is:
B

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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