The rotation of the earth about its axis speeds up such that a man on the equator becomes…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Gravitation
The rotation of the earth about its axis speeds up such that a man on the equator becomes weightless. In such a situation, what would be the duration of one day?
- \(2 \pi \sqrt{R / g}\)
- \(\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{R / g}\)
- \(2 \pi \sqrt{R g}\)
- \(\frac{1}{2 \pi} \sqrt{R g}\)
Answer
(A) 2 R / g
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