Question

Neglect the effect of rotation of the earth. Suppose the earth suddenly stops attracting objects placed near its surface. A person standing on the surface of the earth will:

• A. fly up
• B. slip along the surface
• C. fly along a tangent to the earth's surface
• D. remain standing

Answer 1

The correct option is D remain standing

The attraction of the earth on the person is the reason which keeps the person on the surface in spite of the rotation of the Earth. If the rotation of the Earth is neglected, there will be no force trying to move the person away from the Earth.

So, if the earth stops attracting the body and there is no effect of the rotation, then the person will remain standing.