Question : If a speed of rotation of the earth increases, the weight of the body

Option 1: decreases

Option 2: increases

Option 3: remains \: the\: same

Option 4: may\: increase \: or\: decrease


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Correct Answer:


Solution : The correct answer is decreases.

According to centrifugal acceleration formulae, as angular speed increases, the net acceleration due to gravity decreases. As a result, the weight will reduce.
Alternatively, as the rotational speed of earth increases, the gravity at equator decreases and as a result the weight will also reduce.

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