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The place where the value of 'g' is unaffected by the increase (or) decrease in the speed of rotation of the earth about its own axis is poles

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Solution

The correct option is A True
effective value of g is given by GMr2ω2r
so if value of g is independent of ω the r needs to be zero. i.e. point is on axis of rotation.
then we can say that at poles g is unaffected by change in speed of rotation.
so given statement is true.

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