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If the Earth stops rotating, the value of g at the equator will (a) increase (b) decrease (c) remain same (d) become zero

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The value of g at equator is given as

g_{equator}=g-\omega ^2R

So If the Earth stops rotating then \omega =0\Rightarrow \ \ g_{equator}=g

I.e The value of g at the equator will increases

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