If the spinning speed of the earth is increased, then weight of the body at the equator:
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
If the spinning speed of the earth is increased, then weight of the body at the equator:
- does not change
- doubles
- decreases
- increases
Answer
(C) decreases
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