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Does the variation in "g" due to the Earth's rotation affect the speed of time?

Option: 1

 No, it has no effect on the speed of time


 


Option: 2

Yes, time runs more slowly at the equator than at the poles

 


Option: 3

 Yes, time runs faster at the equator than at the poles

 

 


Option: 4

All of these


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The decrease in 'g' at the equator due to the rotation of Earth results in a slower passage of time, as predicted by Einstein's theory of relativity.

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