Question

If earth stands still what will be its effect on man’s weight

• A. Increases
• B. Decreases
• C. Remains same
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Increases

When earth stops suddenly, centrifugal force on the man becomes zero so its effective weight increases.
(OR)

The effective accelaration due to rotation of earth decreases but if earth stops rotation effective acceleration will be more hence the weight