Multiple choice

If speed of rotation of the earth increases, weight of the body

  1. increases

  2. remains unchanged

  3. decreases

  4. . may decrease or increase
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Earth's rotation creates a centrifugal force that acts outward, opposing gravity. If the speed of rotation increases, this outward force increases, effectively reducing the net gravitational pull experienced by a body, thus decreasing its weight.

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