Physicshard · Past Paper
If the Earth stops rotating, the value of 'g' at the equator will:
AIncrease
BDecrease
CRemain same
DBecome zero
✓ Correct Answer: A — Increase
Rotation reduces 'g' due to centrifugal effects; stopping it increases the effective 'g'.
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