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If the earth stops rotating, the value of 'g' at the equator will-

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increase

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remain same

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decrease

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none

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Solution

The correct option is C remain same
The variation of $g$ at the equator is given by
$g^{'} = g - ω^{2} R$
If the earth stops rotating, $ω = 0 r a d / s$
$g^{'} = g$
The value of $g$ remain same at the equator
The correct option is B.

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