JCECE Medical JCECE Medical Solved Paper-2013

  • question_answer
    If the earth were to rotate faster than its present speed, the weight of an object will

    A)  increase at the equator but remain unchanged at the poles

    B)  decrease at the equator but remain unchanged at the poles

    C)  decrease at the poles but remain  unchanged at the equator

    D)  increase at the pole but remain unchanged at the equator

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Faster rotation of the earth results in decreased weight apparently. This decrease is not felt at the poles as angle of latitude is \[\text{9}{{\text{0}}^{\text{o}}}\] there.


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